Isiah Whitlock Jr dies at 71 after decades-long career spanning 'The Wire', 'Veep' and Spike Lee films

"The Wire" star Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died. He was 71.

Whitlock died peacefully in New York on Tuesday after battling a short illness, his manager, Brian Liebman, confirmed to the Associated Press.

Whitlock was most famously known for his role as the corrupt state senator, Clay Davis, in HBO's "The Wire."

Liebman took to Instagram on Tuesday to honor Whitlock after his passing.

"It is with tremendous sadness that I share the passing of my dear friend and client Isiah Whitlock Jr.