New details about 'The Wire' alum Bobby J. Brown's cause of death revealed after barn fire
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Key Points:
- Bobby J. Brown, known for his role on "The Wire," died in February at age 62 from diffuse thermal injury and smoke inhalation in a barn fire, with an autopsy revealing he had consumed alcohol prior to death but no drugs were found in his system.
- Brown suffered severe injuries including fourth-degree burns, thermal fractures of the ankles, and significant skin loss, with carbon monoxide levels at 71 percent and most of his hair singed off.
- The fire occurred while Brown was attempting to jump-start a Cadillac in his Maryland barn, and emergency responders found the building mostly engulfed with Brown trapped inside.
- Brown is survived by his widow, Arlene, and two adult children, and was remembered by his representatives as a kind-hearted professional and dedicated actor.
- His death follows a series of losses among "The Wire" cast members, including the recent suicide of James Ransone, and Brown's last film role was in the 2023 movie "Mailman."
