Isiah Whitlock Jr. Dies at 71 Following Short Illness

Manager Brian Liebman confirmed the death of Isiah Whitlock Jr after the actor passed away in New York at age 71.Whitlock was widely celebrated for his role as Clay Davis in the HBO series The Wire and for his frequent collaborations with Spike Lee.His prolific 30-year career included major roles in Veep and the movie “Goodfellas” alongside establishing a fine arts endowment.