Bobby J Brown — bobby j brown Dead at 62 After Barn Fire
bobby j brown, the actor best known for playing Officer Bobby Brown on The Wire, has died at 62 after being caught in a barn fire in Maryland, his representative confirmed. His daughter says he died Tuesday of smoke inhalation and a funeral service is being planned.
Bobby J Brown's career highlights
Bobby J Brown appeared as Officer Bobby Brown in 12 episodes of The Wire and in all but Season Two of the show's five seasons, including the Season Five finale titled "-30-. " He also had prominent roles in Law & Order: SVU and We Own This City, and appeared in the 2008 film From Within. Beyond acting, Brown directed two films: "Tear the Roof Off, " a Parliament-Funkadelic documentary released in 2016, and "Off the Chain, " a history of the pit bull released in 2006. His representative and agency highlighted his past as a Golden Gloves champion when describing his presence on screen.
Circumstances of the barn fire
Family accounts say Brown entered a barn to jump-start a vehicle when the blaze began. A little while later he called a family member asking for a fire extinguisher, but by the time the family arrived to try to put the fire out the barn was already engulfed in flames. Brown's wife suffered severe burns while trying to save him.
Medical examiner ruling and cause
A cause of death was not disclosed by the talent agency that represented Brown, Bramante Artists, or the Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed that Brown's cause of death was ruled "diffuse thermal injury and smoke inhalation, " and that the manner of death was determined to be an accident. Brown's daughter said they believe he did not suffer from the severe burns he incurred from the blaze and that he died of smoke inhalation on Tuesday.
Family, faith and survivors
Brown's daughter described him as a devout Jehovah's Witness. The family is planning a funeral service. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
Agent statements and legacy
His agent and the talent agency Bramante Artists expressed sorrow at his passing. One statement from Albert Bramante read: "I am upset and saddened. He was such a good actor and person. He was totally dedicated to the craft of acting and was a joy to work with. " Another statement attributed to Albert Bramante said: "Bobby J. Brown was a formidable talent and a man of great integrity. From his storied history as a Golden Gloves champion to his unforgettable presence in The Wire, Bobby brought a rare level of authenticity and heart to his work. " A separate statement described him as "a uniquely talented actor and a man of great character, " adding that he was "a dedicated professional and a true joy to represent. "
The sequence of events, the medical ruling of diffuse thermal injury and smoke inhalation, the designation of the manner of death as an accident, the presence of severe burns suffered by his wife while attempting a rescue, his daughter’s statements about his faith and cause of death, his roles and directing credits, his age of 62, and plans for a funeral service are all part of the record released around his death.
