Bobby J. Brown, actor on 'The Wire,' dies at 62 of smoke inhalation

Bobby J. Brown, the actor whose credits include \

Bobby J. Brown, the actor whose credits include "The Wire" and "Law and Order: Special Victims Unit," has died at age 62.

The former professional boxer's agent, Albert Bramante, confirmed Brown's death in a statement to USA TODAY on Feb. 26. Bramante said the late actor was "a man of immense talent and incredible discipline."

"He transitioned from a champion in the boxing ring to a powerful presence on screen with a grace and dedication that inspired everyone at the agency," the statement continued. "He was a true professional and an even better human being. We are heartbroken by this loss."

According to the Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the Washington, D.C., native's manner of death was ruled an accident. Brown's cause of death was "diffuse thermal injury and smoke inhalation," a statement to USA TODAY on Feb. 26 read.

TMZ was first to report the news.