Hollywood actor, Reg E. Cathey, has died at the age of 59. Reg E Cathey, who featured in the US version of “House of Cards” and in “The Wire”, died after a long battle with cancer of the lung. His death was announced by David Simon, the creator of ‘The Wire’ “Not only a fine, masterful actor – but simply one of the most delightful human beings with whom I ever shared some long days on set. “On wit alone, he could double any man over and leave him thinking. Reg, your memory is a great blessing.”” Simon tweeted. He won an Emmy award in 2015 for his House of Cards role as Freddy Hayes. He collaborated with Simon on the Emmy award-winning miniseries The Corner, and had roles in TV series including Law & Order, 30 Rock and in movies including Fantastic Four and Hands of Stone.