House of Cards, The Wire actor Reg E. Cathey dead at 59

Actor played rib shack owner Freddy Hayes on House of Cards

The Associated Press Posted: Feb 10, 2018 4:04 PM ET Last Updated: Feb 10, 2018 5:42 PM ET

Emmy-winning actor Reg E. Cathey, best known for House of Cards and The Wire, has died.

Cathey died at age 59, according to a statement from Netflix published in numerous reports. No other details were given.

The Wire creator David Simon, announcing his death in a tweet on Friday, called him a "fine, masterful actor" and "delightful" person. Samuel L. Jackson and Chris Rock also tweeted tributes.

A Beautiful Talent left us for a more peaceful plane. Reg E. Cathey, true thespian, sage,… https://t.co/SGm9J2l9NK

— @SamuelLJackson

Reg E. Cathey has passed . RIP Dirty Dee. Great actor great Man. pic.twitter.com/EgvBPstSaI

— @chrisrock

The Huntsville, Ala., native was known for his deep voice and down-to-earth characters. Cathey's portrayal of barbecue joint owner Freddy Hayes in House of Cards brought him three Emmy nominations and one win, in 2015.

His other credits included Inside Amy Schumer and Star Trek: The Next Generation. 

Cathey won an award for guest actor in a drama for House of Cards at the 2015 Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, Calif. ( Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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