Bobby J. Brown, Actor on 'The Wire,' Dies at 62
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Bobby J. Brown, a character actor best known for his portrayal
of Officer Bobby Brown on the HBO drama "The Wire," died Tuesday
after a barn fire in Maryland. He was 62.

The Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner told TMZ Brown
died from diffuse thermal injury and smoke inhalation. His death
was ruled an accident.

According to family members, Brown entered a barn to jump-start
a vehicle when a fire broke out. He later called a relative
seeking a fire extinguisher, but by the time help arrived, the
barn was already engulfed in flames. Brown's wife suffered
severe burns while attempting to rescue him.

Brown was part of the ensemble cast of "The Wire," the critically
acclaimed series that examined policing, politics and street life
in Baltimore. He later appeared in "Law & Order: SVU" and
portrayed Sgt. Thomas Allers in the HBO miniseries "We Own This
City." His additional television credits included appearances on
"Homicide: Life on the Street," "The Corner" and "Veep."

His screen credits extend to feature films including "Love the
Hard Way," "My One and Only" and "From Within."?He also directed
documentaries about pit bulls and about Parliament Funkadelic.

Born in Washington, D.C., he started out as professional boxer,
then turned to acting after watching Mickey Rourke film
"Homeboy."

His agent, Albert Bramante, told TMZ, "I am upset and saddened. He
was such a good actor and person. He was totally dedicated to the
craft of acting and was a joy to work with." Family members added
that Brown was a devout Jehovah's Witness. Funeral arrangements
are pending.

Brown is survived by his wife and children.



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