Isiah Whitlock Jr., renowned for his roles in HBO's The Wire and Veep, has passed away at 71. His manager, Brian Liebman, announced the news, expressing deep sadness and highlighting Whitlock's brilliance as an actor and person. Whitlock was beloved for his role as corrupt state Sen. Clay Davis in The Wire, known for his catchphrase 'sheee-it.' Director Spike Lee shared his grief, calling Whitlock a 'beautiful soul' and recalling fond memories of their collaborations. Whitlock's death follows that of another Wire actor, James Ransone.