Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr., who played corrupt Senator Clay Davis in 'The Wire', dies at age 71

American actor Isiah Whitlock Jr., known for his role as corrupt Senator Clay Davis in the series The WireWhitlock, 71, has died in New York, his agent announced, describing him as "a brilliant actor and an even better person." Whitlock died of a brief illness, the details of which were not disclosed.