Keanu Reeves Mourns Loss of ‘John Wick’ Costar Lance Reddick


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Remembering an awesome. Keanu Reeves mourned the lack of John Wick costar Lance Reddick with a touching tribute.

“We’re deeply saddened and heartbroken on the lack of our beloved good friend and colleague Lance Reddick. He was the consummate skilled and a pleasure to work with,” Reeves, 58, and stuntman Chad Stahelski mentioned in a joint assertion to Selection on Friday, March 17. “Our love and prayers are along with his spouse Stephanie, his youngsters, household and buddies. We dedicate the movie to his loving reminiscence. We’ll miss him dearly.”

Us Weekly confirmed the Wire alum died on earlier on Friday on the age of 60.

“Acclaimed actor Lance Reddick handed away immediately this morning from pure causes. Lance was greatest recognized for his roles in The Wire, Bosch, Netflix’s Resident Evil and the John Wick movies. He’s survived by his spouse Stephanie Reddick and youngsters Yvonne Nicole Reddick and Christopher Reddick,” his rep confirmed to Us in a press release on the time. “Donations in his reminiscence could be made to momcares.org in Baltimore, his hometown. Lance will likely be vastly missed. Please respect his household’s privateness right now.”

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Previous to his loss of life, Reddick opened up about his expertise working alongside the Matrix star.

“He’s additionally very shy. That is going to sound actually bizarre, however — he appears easy, however spiritually he’s very superior,” he gushed to Vulture in December 2021. “On one hand, I really feel like I don’t know him very effectively however on the opposite, I simply adore that man. He’s such a beautiful human being.”

Earlier than his tragic passing, Reddick was within the midst of selling John Wick 4, which premieres on Friday, March 23. The Maryland native, who performs the position of Charon, stars within the movie alongside titular character Reeves. Reddick was scheduled to seem as a visitor on The Kelly Clarkson Present subsequent week to debate the upcoming motion flick.

Lionsgate — the studio behind the fourth installment of the franchise — additionally launched a press release to Deadline following the information of Reddick’s loss of life.

“The world of Wick wouldn’t be what it’s with out Lance Reddick and the unparalleled depth he dropped at Charon’s humanity and unflappable charisma,” the assertion learn. “Lance leaves behind an indelible legacy and vastly spectacular physique of labor, however we are going to keep in mind him as our pretty, joyful good friend and Concierge. We’re surprised and heartbroken, and our deepest condolences go to his beloved household and his followers all around the globe.”