Halle Berry is paying tribute to herJohn Wickcostar Lance Reddick after hissudden deathon Friday.
“I send my heartfelt condolencesto the family and all those who knew and loved Lance,” Berry, 56, wrote on Instagram Saturday. “l’ll never forget the huge smile and heartfelt hug Lance gave me as I walked on the set ofJohn Wickfor the first time.”
“His kind, sweet energy lit up every room he was in and his heart was larger than anything in it,” she continued. “Heaven has another angel. You will be missed sweet friend!”
TheMoonfallstar shared ablack and white photo of the late actorthat hiswife Stephanie Reddick postedon Saturday.
“My love and prayers are with the family at this very sad time. Lance was one of the most sincere people I’d ever met. Truly one of a kind ! RIP sweet king 👑,” Berry commented on Stephanie’s post.
“Lance will be greatly missed. Please respect his family’s privacy at this time,” the statement concluded.
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Best known for his role as Charon in theJohn Wickfilm series, Reddick was in the middle of a press tour forJohn Wick 4, which is scheduled to premiere on March 24. He was also involved in the franchise’s fifth film, a spinoff titledBallerina.
Celebrities from all corners of Hollywood — and Reddick’s projects — paid tribute to the late actor.
“We are deeply saddenedand heartbroken at the loss of our beloved friend and colleague Lance Reddick. He was the consummate professional and a joy to work with,” they said. “Our love and prayers are with his wife Stephanie, his children, family and friends. We dedicate the film to his loving memory. We will miss him dearly.”
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The studio behind the film, Lionsgate, also said in a statement to PEOPLE: “The world of Wick wouldnot be what it is without Lance Reddick and the unparalleled depth he brought to Charon’s humanity and unflappable charisma. Lance leaves behind an indelible legacy and hugely impressive body of work, but we will remember him as our lovely, joyful friend and Concierge. We’re stunned and heartbroken, and our deepest condolences go to his beloved family and his fans all around the world.”
Actor Ian McShane told PEOPLE in a statement: “Total shock and disbelief. Lance was a wonderful human being and a wonderful colleague. My deepest condolences, peace and love to his wife, Stephanie, and all his family.”
source: people.com
