The cause was a heart attack,. Baltimore-based actor on 'The Wire' Robert F. Chew, 52, an actor and teacher who portrayed the drug kingpin Proposition Joe on the HBO series "The Wire," died Thursday of apparent heart failure. Nancy Blust Chew, 71, of Toledo peacefully passed away on June 9, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. [3] The role had drawn acclaim for Chew both for his ability to handle the character's verbose dialogue and the sympathy he drew while playing a "bad guy. His sister, Clarice Chew, said he suffered a heart attack and died at his Baltimore home Thursday. He later married Dormalee Green and one son, Randy, was born. English Obituaries can vary in the amount of information they contain, but many of them are genealogical goldmines, including information such as: names, dates, place of birth and death, marriage information, and family relationships. July 27, 1955 - February 26, 2023 Danny Eugene Allen, age 67, Carterville, Missouri passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at his home after a sudden illness. Montreal,QC Obituaries. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. The Rev. Robert F. Chew Dead: 'The Wire' Actor Dies Of Heart Failure At Age 52 [13], Upon learning of his death, another co-star of Chew's, Jamie Hector tweeted "I didnt want to believe this #RIP Robert F Chew, Prop Joe will always be remembered Robert Chew will always be loved and missed! Legacy invites you to offer condolences and share memories of Robert in the Guest Book below. Chew also appeared in HBO films' Something the Lord Made. He was 65. He also appeared in another HBO mini-series created by Simon called The Corner, which aired in 2000. Bob was a 1955 graduate of Shelby High School, attended Ashland College and served in the Naval Reserves. Allen County: St. John Cemetery Burials Lutheran Cemetery in Fort Wayne. Robert Chew Obituary (1938 - 2021) - Legacy Remembers The comments below have not been moderated. Robert A. Chew | Obituaries | newspressnow.com Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. He starred in the HBO television drama series The Wire as drug kingpin Proposition Joe on all five seasons of the show. According to the coroner, Chew died of cardiovascular disease, with 'morbid obesity' as a contributing factor, TMZ reported. He was an extraordinary teacher and director for us. Part of HuffPost Entertainment. This account has been disabled. Time: Friday, 2-4 and 6-8 PM Wake Service 7:45 PM, Location: Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 29 West Street, Shelby. He was an avid sports fan rooting for his favorite Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Browns and The Ohio State Buckeyes.