Reports are coming in that Reg Cathey, best known for his role as Freddy on House of Cards, has died aged 59.
Cathey's friend and collaborator David Simon, creator of HBO drama The Wire and miniseries The Corner, broke the sad news in a Tweet earlier tonight:
Cathey, who also appeared in the likes of The Wire, Oz, and the 2015 Fantastic Four reboot as Dr. Franklin Storm, won an Emmy for outstanding guest actor in a drama series in 2015 for his work on House of Cards.
The much-loved actor is said to have passed away at his home in New York, surrounded by friends and family.
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