The cast of John Wick 4 appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show with heavy hearts, as they prepared to air an episode that was shot prior to the passing of Lance Reddick, who played a significant role in the film.
The NBC program’s social media accounts paid tribute to Reddick, who passed away on March 17 at the age of 60 from natural causes. Viewers of the show expressed their condolences and admiration for Reddick’s performances.
Reddick studied at Yale School of Drama in the 1980s, but it was his portrayal of Cedric Daniels in The Wire that catapulted him to fame. He made his big-screen debut as Charon, a New York hotel concierge, in the first John Wick movie in 2014, and had roles in other television shows such as Fringe and Bosch.
Reddick had appeared in all three John Wick sequels and was in the middle of press interviews for the fourth film when he passed away.
The Kelly Clarkson Show dedicated the episode to Reddick, saying that they were “terribly devastated” by his passing and urging viewers to join them in honoring and remembering his life. They also promoted MOMCares, a company that Reddick had founded. The fourth John Wick movie was released on March 24.
In summary, the cast of John Wick 4 appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show to promote their new movie, but with heavy hearts due to the recent passing of Lance Reddick, who played a significant role in the film.
The show paid tribute to Reddick, and viewers expressed their condolences and admiration for his performances. Reddick had a successful career in both television and film, and had appeared in all four John Wick movies before his passing.