Bobby J Brown dead at 62 after barn fire in Maryland; bobby j brown's family confirms smoke inhalation

bobby j brown, the actor who portrayed Officer Bobby Brown on HBO's The Wire, has died after a barn fire in Maryland that officials have ruled accidental. His daughter said he died Tuesday of smoke inhalation, a funeral service is being planned, and family members sustained injuries while trying to rescue him.

Bobby J Brown's medical findings and official determinations

The Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has confirmed that the cause of death was ruled diffuse thermal injury and smoke inhalation and that the manner of death was an accident. A separate account noted that Bramante Artists and the Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner had not disclosed a cause of death in initial statements.

How the barn fire began and the sequence of events

Those close to Brown say the fire began after he entered a barn to jump-start a vehicle. He called a family member to bring a fire extinguisher, but by the time the family arrived the barn was already engulfed in flames. Brown’s wife suffered severe burns while trying to save him. Brown’s daughter said he died Tuesday of smoke inhalation and that they believe he did not suffer from the severe burns he incurred in the blaze.

Timing and age: Tuesday, February 24, and a headline discrepancy

One account gives the date of death as Tuesday, February 24. Multiple accounts describe Brown as 62 at the time of his death, although one headline listed his age as 63; other reporting and statements consistently use 62.

Television and film career: The Wire, Law & Order: SVU, From Within and more

Brown is best known for playing Officer Bobby Brown on The Wire. He appeared as that character in 12 episodes and in all but Season Two of the show’s five seasons, including the Season Five finale, "-30-. " His credits also include roles on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, the series The Corner, the series We Own This City, the film From Within, and the film City by the Sea.

Earlier in his career, Brown was an amateur boxer and appeared in the 1988 boxing movie Homeboy alongside Mickey Rourke. He trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City and made his television debut in an episode of Homicide: Life on the Street in 1998.

Directing work and boxing background

Brown also directed two films: the Parliament-Funkadelic documentary "Tear the Roof Off, " released in 2016, and "Off the Chain, " a history of the pit bull released in 2006. His background as a boxer earned him early opportunities in film and, as his representative noted, was part of his storied history in performance.

Agent statements, representation and family faith

Bramante Artists said it was heartbroken by Brown’s death. Albert Bramante, the agency’s CEO, offered statements calling Brown a formidable talent and a man of great integrity, citing his history as a Golden Gloves champion and his authentic presence on screen. Bramante also said, "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. " In other remarks, Bramante called Brown a rare professional who elevated every scene and described him as a true "character actor. "

Brown’s daughter has said he was a devout Jehovah’s Witness and that a funeral service is being planned. Meriam Bouarrouj is an assignment editor.