Lance Reddick’s cause of death disputed by family attorney: ‘completely inconsistent with his life’ – Fox News

Actor Lance Reddick’s attorney has released his family discussing the cause of death. Reddick died at his home on March 17.

Attorney James Hornstein said Thursday that the plaintiff’s personal fitness appears to contradict the coroner’s statement that Reddick died of coronary heart disease, according to People. He also said that Reddick’s body will not undergo an official autopsy.

According to Reddick’s death certificate, which was obtained and published by TMZ, his cause of death was ischemic heart disease and atherosclerotic coronary disease.

Hours after his release, Hornstein said that “the appearance of the death certificate is completely out of line with his life,” according to People.

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“I have represented Lance Reddick for many years and continue to represent his wife Stephanie. The coroner’s statement on the death certificate is not the result of an autopsy. No autopsy was performed on Lance. To my knowledge, no medical examination of Lance in his life ever indicated such conditions,” Hornstein added.

“Lancea was the fittest person he had ever known. He trained in his home gym every day, with extensive cardio work, and the availability of gym facilities was contractually required for his work from home,” said the attorney. “He eats all his meat as if he were watching over his diet.”

So I concluded: “For Stephanie Reddick, the death certificate information is not confirmed and contradicts the facts known by the family.”

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Baltimore-born Reddick was 60 when he died “suddenly” of natural causes early Friday, his publicist Mia Hansen confirmed in a statement to the Press Associate.

Lance Reddick attends the LA Premiere of Lionsgate’s “An Angel Has Fallen” at Regency Village Theater on August 20, 2019 in Westwood, California. (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmsMagic)

He was perhaps best known for his leading role as Baltimore police lieutenant Cedric Daniels in the HBO series “The Wire.”

He’s also playing loyal hotel manager Charon in John Wick — including the latest release, “John Wick: Chapter 4,” which is still in theaters.

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The lead star of the franchise, Keanu Reeves, spoke candidly about Reddick after his death and expressed that he “sucks f—es not here.”

“Lancea was a beautiful person, a special artist… a man of grace and dignity… such a passion for his art,” Prefect said in an interview with Deadline.

Ruby Rose, Lance Reddick and Keanu Reeves at the premiere of “John Wick II.” (Chelsea Lauren/Variety/Penske Media via Getty Images)

On the day of Reddick’s death, Prefect and “John Wick” director Chad Stahelski released a joint statement to Deadline saying, “We are deeply saddened and saddened by the loss of our dear friend and colleague Lance Reddick.

“He was the ultimate professional and a joy to work with. Our love and prayers are with his wife Stephanie, children, family and friends. We dedicate the film to his loving memory. He will be dearly missed.”

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Reddick has also been a prolific voice actor in several video game titles, including the central character in the “Fate” franchise.

Fox News’ Stephanie Giang-Paunon contributed to this report.