the wire

Irvin Cartagena, 40, was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison for providing “The Wire” actor with fentanyl-laced heroin, causing his death.
“Lance was the most physically fit person I’ve ever known,” said Reddick’s lawyer, James Hornstein. “...He ate as if a dietician was monitoring his every meal.”
"Thank you for all your overwhelming love, support and beautiful stories," wrote Stephanie Reddick, who married the "Wire" actor in 2011.
The actor died of acute drug intoxication New York City’s medical examiner said on Friday.
A 2014 interview with "The Wire" co-stars is gaining renewed traction following Williams' death.
Williams, best known for his role as Omar Little on "The Wire," was found dead in his Brooklyn apartment.
The actor memorably portrayed Stringer Bell in the 2000s Baltimore crime drama.
The ABFF celebrated the series for being widely regarded as "one of the greatest television shows of all time."
He's called a "masterful actor" and "one of a kind" by series creators.
"The Wire" is celebrating it’s 15th anniversary since it aired on HBO. Is it the greatest show of all time? Or does the other fan favorite, "Breaking Bad," take the cake?