Hollywood Loses a Legend: “The Wire” Star Isiah Whitlock Jr. Passes Away After Short Illness⁠ ⁠ Blogged by: Thinktank⁠ ⁠ Actor #IsiahWhitlockJr. has sadly passed away at the age of 71.⁠ ⁠ The veteran actor passed away Tuesday in New York following a short illness, according to his longtime manager Brian Liebman, who confirmed that Whitlock died peacefully. Over a career spanning more than three decades, Whitlock carved out a lasting legacy through memorable roles in some of television and film’s most celebrated projects.⁠ ⁠ Born in South Bend, Indiana, Whitlock trained at San Francisco’s American Conservatory Theater before stepping into his first television appearance on CBS’ “Cagney & Lacey” in 1987. He went on to become a steady presence on screen, building a résumé that included frequent guest roles across the “Law & Order” franchise and numerous high-profile dramas.⁠ ⁠ Whitlock became a household name through his iconic portrayal of corrupt State Senator Clay Davis on HBO’s “The W...