Bobby J Brown, US actor known for The Wire, dies aged 62

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Brown, third member of hit HBO series to die since December, was trapped in barn fire while trying to jumpstart car at homeSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe Wire actor Bobby J Brown died recently in a barn fire at his Maryland home, making him the third cast member of the acclaimed HBO show to pass away since December.According to authorities and a statement on social media from his daughter, Reina, the 62-year-old Brown had gone into a barn at his residence in the St Mary’s county community of Chaptico at about 10pm on 24 February to try to jumpstart a car. It evidently ignited during the attempt, and Brown asked his wife for a fire extinguisher. Continue reading...

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Bobby J Brown, US actor known for The Wire, dies aged 62
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Bobby J Brown, US actor known for The Wire, dies aged 62

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Brown, third member of hit HBO series to die since December, was trapped in barn fire while trying to jumpstart car at homeSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe Wire actor Bobby J Brown died recently in a barn fire at his Maryland home, making him the third cast member of the acclaimed HBO show to pass away since December.According to authorities and a statement on social media from his daughter, Reina, the 62-year-old Brown had gone into a barn at his residence in the St Mary’s county community of Chaptico at about 10pm on 24 February to try to jumpstart a car. It evidently ignited during the attempt, and Brown asked his wife for a fire extinguisher. Continue reading...