Bobby J. Brown, The Wire actor, dies at 62 after Maryland barn fire
Actor Bobby J. Brown, known for The Wire and Law & Order: SVU, died at 62 in Maryland from diffuse thermal injury and smoke inhalation; the death was ruled accidental. TMZ reported a barn fire started when Brown attempted to jump-start a vehicle, with his wife suffering severe burns while trying to save him. Brown was a former professional boxer and also directed documentaries.