John Wick star Lance Reddick’s cause of death has been revealed.
Reddick, the actor known for his starring role in The Wire, was found dead on March 17 in his California home. He was 60.
According to his death certificate, obtained by TMZ overnight, Reddick suffered from two heart conditions – ischemic heart disease and atherosclerotic coronary artery disease.
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Ischemia, per the American Heart Association, is a condition where blood flow and oxygen are restricted or reduced in a specific part of the body.
According to the Mayo Clinic, arteriosclerosis is when “blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from the heart to the rest of the body become thick and stiff”, which can restrict blood flow to tissue and organs, and the subsequent clotting can trigger a stroke or heart attack.
When Reddick died, law enforcement sources said it was due to “natural causes”. On his death certificate, Reddick’s cause of death is listed as heart and artery disease.
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At the time of his death, Reddick was on a press tour for John Wick: Chapter 4, which was released in the United States on March 23.
At the Hollywood premiere days after Reddick’s death, his co-stars including Keanu Reeves wore blue ribbons on the red carpet to honour him.
Blue was reportedly Reddick’s favourite colour.
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Reeves also shared a heartfelt tribute to Reddick on March 17, saying he was “heartbroken” at his co-star’s death.
“We are deeply saddened and heartbroken at the loss of our beloved friend and colleague Lance Reddick. He was the consummate professional and a joy to work with,” Reeves and director Chad Stahelski said in a statement.
“Our love and prayers are with his wife Stephanie, his children, family and friends. We dedicate the film to his loving memory. We will miss him dearly.”
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