Reg E. Cathey, who is most known for his acting roles in "House of Cards" and "The Wire," died Friday at 59 years old.

TMZ reported Cathey died at his home in New York while surrounded by friends and family. He had reportedly been battling lung cancer.

His death was first reported by David Simon, who created "The Wire" and had a close relationship with Cathey.

Reg Cathey, 1958-2018. Not only a fine, masterful actor -- but simply one of the most delightful human beings with whom I ever shared some long days on set. On wit alone, he could double any man over and leave him thinking. Reg, your memory is a great blessing. pic.twitter.com/OHEUbAhTg0 — David Simon (@AoDespair) February 9, 2018

In a tweet, Simon called Cathey "simply one of the most delightful human beings with whom I ever shared some long days on set."

"On wit alone, he could double any man over and leave him thinking. Reg, your memory is a great blessing," he continued in the Tweet.

"House of Cards" creator Beau Willimon called Cathey "one of a kind" and "brimming with life force, generosity and humor."

Reg Cathey was one of a kind. Brimming with life force, generosity, humor, gravitas and a fountain of talent. Loved by everyone lucky enough know him and work with him. He will be greatly missed.

Rest In Peace, Reg. pic.twitter.com/p9DXFgDevP — Beau Willimon (@BeauWillimon) February 9, 2018

In House of Cards, Cathey played Freddy Hayes, proprietor of the fictional, hole-in-the-wall Freddy's BBQ.

Located in a grittier side of town, Freddy's BBQ Joint is where "House of Cards" anti-hero Frank Underwood - a Spacey-played politician, who, over the course of the show's first two seasons, has zoomed from being House of Representatives majority whip to President of the United States - goes to nosh on ribs and escape Capitol Hill headaches.

Below are 10 other shows and movies where the now-late Huntsville native played:

"The Fantastic Four," 2014 reboot as Dr. Storm.

"Se7en," the 1995 thriller film, as Dr. Santiago.

"The Wire," a Baltimore-depicting HBO show which aired 2002-2008, as Norman Wilson.

"Oz," a prison-depicting HBO show which ran 1997-2003, as Martin Querns.

"The Mask," the 1994 superhero action comedy film, as Freeze.

"American Psycho," the 2000 thriller (featuring Christian Bale starring as an ultra-egotistical investment banker/serial murder), as a homeless man named Al.

"The Machinist," the 2004 thriller (featuring Christian Bale starring as an ultra-gaunt industrial worker/insomnia sufferer), as Jones.

"30 Rock, the NBC-depicting NBC sitcom (not featuring Christian Bale in any capacity whatsoever) which aired 2006-2013, as Rutherford Rice in a 2006 episode.

"Law & Order," the 1990-2001 NBC police procedural running, as Gerald in a 2004 episode.

"Star Trek: The Next Generation," the 1987-1994 first-run syndicated sci-fi TV series , as Morag in a 1993 episode.