House of Cards actor Reg E Cathey dies at 59

Tributes have been paid to the actor Reg E Cathey, best known for his roles in House of Cards and The Wire, who has died at the age of 59.

Cathey died at his home in New York after battling cancer, reports said.

The actor won an Emmy for his role as rib-shack owner Freddy Hayes in the Netflix political thriller House of Cards.

Actor Samuel L Jackson described Cathey as a "brilliant actor, humourist and friend".


source: http://www.bbc.com