STAR ACTOR IN 'HOUSE OF CARDS' IS DEAD

Gone too soon…

On Friday, The Wire creator David Simon revealed on Twitter that Reg E. Cathey— who played "Norman Wilson" in the classic HBO show — has passed away. He was 59.

In 2015, the Alabama-native won an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his work on Netflix's House of Cards.

After the sad news broke, several celebs — including Samuel L. Jackson and Miles Teller — took to social media to honor the talented actor.

See all the tweets (below):

Samuel L. Jackson

✔@SamuelLJackson

Shattered at the loss of Reg E. Cathey! Brilliant actor, humorist & friend! Irreplaceable! The ancestors about to be challenged!!

1:52 AM - Feb 10, 2018

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bobby cannavale

✔@bobbycannavale

We lost a sweet, sweet man and a sweet, sweet, SWEET artist today.
Rest In Power, Reg E. Cathey We will miss you.

1:03 AM - Feb 10, 2018

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Thomas Gibson

✔@ImThomasGibson

Replying to @SamuelLJackson

Damn, I didn’t know till now. Lucky to have worked with him on a couple of plays at the Public and at Yale Rep... he was great

2:56 AM - Feb 10, 2018

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Miles Teller

✔@Miles_Teller

Just read that Reg E. Cathey has passed away. Reg was an incredibly kind and wonderful person with a vibrant love for the arts. He would bring his saxophone to set and serenade everyone at base camp during breaks. Rest In Peace my friend.

1:53 AM - Feb 10, 2018

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John Cho

✔@JohnTheCho

I worked with Reg once - one of my first plays, and he gave me a piece of advice that really stuck with me for some reason. No exaggeration, I think I've thought of him once on every job since. I guess it's impossible to predict one's impact. Thank you, Reg. https://twitter.com/Variety/status/962114287912173568 …

1:43 AM - Feb 10, 2018

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David Simon

✔@AoDespair

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.

12:21 AM - Feb 10, 2018

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Beau Willimon

✔@BeauWillimon

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.
Rest In Peace, Reg.

12:58 AM - Feb 10, 2018

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