According to TMZ (opens in new tab), Lance Reddick, who appeared in numerous films and television series and voiced Commander Zavala of the Titan Vanguard in "Destiny 2," has died at age 60.

Reddick (open in new tab) was a typical "that guy" character actor who played a series of memorable roles in acclaimed films and shows. Some of his notable television appearances include the roles of Cedric Daniels in THE WIRE, Philip Broyles in FRINGE, and Irving Irving in BOSCH. [On the silver screen, his role as Charon in "John Wick" was his most talked-about work. In the first film, the character was a supporting role as a hotel manager, and in the third film, he became an active participant in extreme violence as a skilled assassin. He was scheduled to reprise his role in "John Wick 4," which opens March 24.

But to gamers, he is perhaps best known for his role as Zavala, the brooding titan in Destiny 2. It was a character to which he was fully committed, and not just in the game: in 2021, he took the Internet by storm when he read a Destiny 2 meme in Zavala's voice. Until you heard it in that distinctive, deep, commanding voice, you'd never heard the phrase "they casually wielded the Darkness and started busting ass in new ways."

Reddick's exploits in the "Destiny" series, from the discovery of Zabala's agonizing backstory in "Season of the Haunted" to the way he copes with the burden of leadership after the death of Cayde 6, to his pivotal role in forming an alliance with the cabal of Kytal It is no exaggeration to say that he has played a large part in the story, from the For fans, he will forever be remembered for being an actor who was good enough to sell Bungie's often ridiculous stories with heart and dedication. Listen to his iconic intro monologue in the Cerberus Ve III strike of the original "Destiny" and you'll never hear anyone else sound as cool as that. 'Whether we want to or not, we have stepped into a war with the cabal ......'

"The only thing that is not cool about it is that it is a war.

"Lance Reddick was an iconic figure on screen, in Destiny, and most importantly, personally," Bungie wrote in a statement posted on Twitter (opens in new tab). "His love for our community shone through in Commander Zavala, in his uncompromising dedication to his craft, and in the radiant kindness that touched those around him. To say that he will be missed is a huge understatement, but no less true. Rest in peace, Lance."

According to reports, Reddick was on a press tour for "John Wick 4," and on Wednesday he posted a video on social media that appeared to show him at home with his dog. The cause of death has not been announced, but TMZ quoted police sources as saying that it appears to be natural causes.