'The Wire' actor Isiah Whitlock Jr, known for 'sheeeeee-it' catchphrase, passes away

Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr, who played the role of state senator Clay Davis on 'The Wire', passed away at the age of 71. Isiah was known for his catchphrase 'sheeeeee-it', an elongated pronunciation of the word 's**t'. Whitlock passed away in New York after a short illness, according to his manager. He also featured in 'Veep' and 'Goodfellas'.