"Actor Bobby J. Brown, best known for his role as Officer Bobby Brown in the hit HBO series The Wire, has died at age 62. His daughter confirmed his death to TMZ, saying he died Tuesday after getting caught in a barn fire in Maryland. The Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner told the Daily News it had received the body of a Robert Joseph Brown, who died from diffuse thermal injury and smoke inhalation."
"According to TMZ, Brown's death occurred as he was trying to jumpstart a vehicle inside the barn and somehow a blaze got ignited. He reportedly yelled out to family member for a fire extinguisher, but the structure was already engulfed in the flames by the time they reached him. The outlet said his wife also suffered severe burns while trying to save Brown."
"In addition to his work in front of the camera, Brown also directed two documentaries. Off the Chain, which he also wrote, explores the evolution of the American Pit Bull Terrier and the abusive underground world of dog fighting. According to Brown's bio on IMDb, he donated one-third of the film's sales to the Humane Society to protect the breed."
Bobby J. Brown, a 62-year-old actor recognized for his role as Officer Bobby Brown in HBO's The Wire, died in a barn fire in Maryland. He was attempting to jumpstart a vehicle inside the barn when a fire ignited. Brown called for a fire extinguisher, but flames engulfed the structure before help arrived. His wife sustained severe burns while attempting rescue. The Maryland Medical Examiner determined his death accidental, caused by diffuse thermal injury and smoke inhalation. Brown appeared in numerous television productions including The Corner, Law & Order: SVU, and We Own This City. Beyond acting, he directed documentaries including Off the Chain about pit bulls and dog fighting, donating proceeds to the Humane Society.
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