'The Wire' Actor Bobby J. Brown Dies at 62 in Maryland Barn Fire

Bobby J. Brown, known for his role as Officer Bobby Brown on HBO's The Wire, died at 62 from smoke inhalation and thermal injuries sustained in a barn fire at his Maryland home. The fire began while he attempted to jump-start a vehicle. His wife suffered severe burns trying to rescue him. The Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled the death accidental. Brown had a background in boxing and appeared in several TV series including Law & Order: SVU and We Own This City.