REG E. CATHEY – LUNG CANCER

Reginald Eurias Cathey, professionally known as Reg E. Cathey, was a well-respected actor who rose to fame thanks to his role as Norman Wilson in The Wire. He was also given credit for his performance as Freddy Hayes in House of Cards, which earned him three consecutive Emmy Award nominations. Needless to say, his prowess certainly did not go unrecognized.

In the early days of his career, Reg E. Cathay was known for his participation in a number of children’s shows, including Square One. He later transitioned into more serious films and eventually landed a role in the Sci-fi blockbuster series Star Trek. Besides acting, Reg E. Cathey was also an in-demand documentary narrator. In 2008, he narrated National Geographic’s Aftermath: Population Zero, followed by TLC’s Wonders of Weather. The actor passed away in New York City on February 9, 2018. According to the reports gathered, the main reason for his demise was lung cancer.