Bobby J. Brown’s Cause of Death: What We Know After Actor Dies At 62

Bobby J. Brown, the actor best known for his portrayal of Officer Bobby Brown in HBO’s The Wire, died on Tuesday at the age of 62.

Brown died after a barn fire in Maryland. The Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner told TMZ that Brown died from smoke inhalation and diffuse thermal injury. His death has been ruled accidental.

Brown had entered a barn to jump-start a vehicle when a fire broke out, according to family members. He then called a relative to obtain a fire extinguisher, but the barn was engulfed by flames by the time help arrived.

Brown’s wife tried to rescue him and suffered severe burns, a family member told TMZ.

This is a developing story. More to follow.