Sad news to report…..

Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died, Liebman Entertainment confirmed on social media.

“It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the passing of a member of our family, Isiah Whitlock Jr.,” Liebman Entertainment said in a statement on social media. “He will be deeply missed for his zest for life and the unforgettable presence he brought to the screen. May his talent and legacy always be remembered.”

The actor’s manager, Brian Liebman, also paid tribute to the actor on Instagram and called Whitlock a “brilliant actor and even better person.”

“If you knew him – you loved him,” Liebman said. “May his memory forever be a blessing. Our hearts are so broken. He will be very, very missed.”

He is known for “The Wire” and for frequently collaborating with director Spike Lee on films like “Da 5 Bloods” and “BlacKkKlansman.” 

Davis popularized the phrase “Sheeee-it!” that became a viral meme on social media.

“I did it there, and I did it in She Hate Me,” Whitlock said in a 2008 interview. “But then, when I got on to The Wire, I saw a couple of opportunities where I could do it, and I did. And they started writing it in.”

His first TV role was a 1987 guest appearance on CBS’ Cagney & Lacey. He also appeared in multiple Spike Lee films and roles in such TV series as Veep, Your Honor and The Residence.