Bobby J Brown: 'The Wire' star bobby j brown dead at 62 after barn fire

bobby j brown, the actor who played Officer Bobby Brown on the HBO series The Wire, has died at 62 after being caught in a barn fire. The medical examiner ruled his death accidental, a finding that follows family accounts of how the blaze began and who was injured trying to save him.

Bobby J Brown: medical examiner rules cause and manner

The Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled Brown's cause of death as diffuse thermal injury and smoke inhalation and determined the manner of death to be an accident. Brown's daughter said he died Tuesday of smoke inhalation, and the family believes he did not suffer from the severe burns he incurred in the blaze.

How the barn fire began: jump‑starting a vehicle and a frantic extinguisher call

Family members say the tragic fire began after Brown entered a barn to jump‑start a vehicle. A short time later he called a family member to request a fire extinguisher, but by the time the family reached the barn it was already engulfed in flames.

Family, injuries and funeral plans

Brown is survived by his wife and two daughters. His wife suffered severe burns while trying to save him in the barn fire. Brown's daughter also said he was a devout Jehovah's Witness and that a funeral service is being planned.

Career highlights: Officer Bobby Brown, Law & Order: SVU and We Own This City

At 62, Brown was best known for his breakout role as Officer Bobby Brown on The Wire. In addition to that part, he had prominent roles in Law & Order: SVU and We Own This City, credits that marked a long career in television drama.

Agent Albert Bramante's statements on Brown's life and work

Brown's agent, Albert Bramante, described him as a dedicated and talented performer. Bramante said he was upset and saddened, calling Brown "such a good actor and person, " and adding that Brown was totally dedicated to the craft of acting and a joy to work with. In a separate statement Bramante further praised Brown as a uniquely talented actor and a man of great character, noting his deep roots as a Golden Gloves champion, the authenticity he brought to his performances, and that he was a dedicated professional and a true joy to represent.

The family accounts, the examiner's ruling and Bramante's remarks together sketch the final hours and the public legacy of bobby j brown, whose work on The Wire and other series touched colleagues and viewers alike.