Actor Reginald E Cathey has died aged 59.
The House of Cards star passed away after battling lung cancer.
Cathey played Freddy in the hit show, where the role earned him an Emmy for Outstanding Guest in 2015.
Tributes have been pouring in online for the actor:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Reg Cathey, 1958-2018. Not only a fine, masterful actor -- but simply one of the most delightful human beings with whom I ever shared some long days on set. On wit alone, he could double any man over and leave him thinking. Reg, your memory is a great blessing. <a href="https://t.co/OHEUbAhTg0">pic.twitter.com/OHEUbAhTg0</a></p>— David Simon (@AoDespair) <a href="https://twitter.com/AoDespair/status/962104269385191424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Reg Cathey was one of a kind. Brimming with life force, generosity, humor, gravitas and a fountain of talent. Loved by everyone lucky enough know him and work with him. He will be greatly missed.<br>Rest In Peace, Reg. <a href="https://t.co/p9DXFgDevP">pic.twitter.com/p9DXFgDevP</a></p>— Beau Willimon (@BeauWillimon) <a href="https://twitter.com/BeauWillimon/status/962113504957358081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2018</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We lost a masterful actor, a sonorous voice, a great colleague, and a kind friend. A more gregarious human being you could not find. A man whose presence was always a blessing and joy. I’m hard pressed to remember a moment of anger. A beautiful human being who will be missed <a href="https://t.co/PiwDy0kVFC">pic.twitter.com/PiwDy0kVFC</a></p>— Wendell Pierce (@WendellPierce) <a href="https://twitter.com/WendellPierce/status/962189417564786688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 10, 2018</a></blockquote>
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