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‘The Wire’s Isiah Whitlock Jr. Dies at 71 — Spike Lee and More Pay Tribute – Jimmy Star’s World

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Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died at the age of 71. The actor was best known for playing the corrupt state senator Clayton “Clay” Davis on The Wire and for being a frequent collaborator with director Spike Lee. Whitlock’s popular catchphrase, “sheeeeee-it” (an elongated pronunciation of sh*t), was incorporated into several of his projects across his … Read more

Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor known for ‘The Wire,’ ‘Veep’ and Spike Lee films, dies at 71

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Liebman Entertainment confirmed on social media that actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has passed away. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of one of our family members, Isiah Whitlock Jr.,” Lipman Entertainment said in a statement on social media. “We will miss him greatly for his enthusiasm for life and the unforgettable … Read more