Reg E. Cathey: ‘The Wire’ and ‘House of Cards’ Star Dies Aged 59

Reg E. Cathey during the 2015 Creative Arts Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 12, 2015, in Los Angeles. Jason Kempin/Getty Images

“House of Cards” actor Reg E. Cathey has died at the age of 59.

The American actor was reportedly battling lung cancer, according to TMZ. He died in New York surrounded by friends and family.