'The Wire' star Bobby J. Brown cause of death revealed after the barn fire

TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains mention of death.The cause of Bobby J. Brown's passing has been confirmed months after the tragic barn fire that claimed his life. The actor, best known for his role in the acclaimed series 'The Wire', was 62 at the time of the incident on February 24.According to PEOPLE magazine, Brown's cause of passing was ruled as diffuse thermal injury and smoke inhalation. The Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined that his manner of passing was an accident.

Bobby J. Brown's family remembers his final moments

Brown's daughter, Reina, provided insight into how the family learned of the tragedy. She recalled receiving the devastating news in a late-night phone call that upended her world."I was sound asleep. I had gone to bed about two hours before," Reina told the outlet. "My little sister was freaking out, saying that Dad's gone and that he got caught up in a barn fire, and I'm like, 'What do you mean?'"Reina described her immediate reaction to the shocking information, explaining the surreal nature of processing such devastating news in the middle of the night."I literally went outside and put both my feet on my front walk. It's cold, and I stood out in my bare feet in a nightgown because I wanted to make sure I was really awake. I did that to make sure I was in actual reality and not dreaming this up, and then I did it for a grounding exercise," she said.The emotional weight of the moment lingered with her in the days that followed. "I couldn't believe it. I was like, this isn't real. And I still don't even feel like it's real," Reina added.

The circumstances of the barn fire incident

According to Reina's account, Brown attempted to address the spreading flames by calling out for assistance. "Everybody is still trying to process it. It's been difficult for all of us," Reina said at the time of his passing. "My dad was an amazing human being. He was super awesome. He was a pillar in the community, and he's going to be missed by a lot of people."

Tributes to Bobby J. Brown's legacy

Brown's agent, Albert Bramante, released a statement honouring the actor's contributions to the industry and his character as a person."Bobby J. Brown was an actor of immense talent and even greater integrity. He approached his work with a discipline and a passion that were truly inspiring to witness," Bramante told PEOPLE. "While his career included many notable performances, it was his unwavering dedication to the craft of acting that defined him as an artist. We are deeply saddened by this loss and ask for privacy for his family and loved ones during this time.

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Bobby J. Brown's accomplished career in entertainment

Brown's career spanned multiple decades and included impressive achievements both inside and outside of Hollywood. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., he initially pursued boxing professionally before transitioning to acting.Before becoming an actor, Brown was a successful boxer who won five Golden Gloves championships. After training under boxing trainer Carmen Graziano and pursuing a professional boxing career in New Jersey, he made the decision to shift his focus to the performing arts.

He moved to New York to attend the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, where he developed his acting skills.His screen career included notable roles in acclaimed projects, including 'The Wire', 'The Corner', 'We Own This City', 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' and 'Homicide: Life on the Street'. Beyond acting, Brown also directed documentaries, including 'Off the Chain', which examined the abuse of American pit bull terriers and 'Tear the Roof Off: The Untold Story of Parliament Funkadelic'.