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‘The Wire’ actor Bobby J. Brown’s death ruled accidental after barn fire

The Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled the death of actor Bobby J. Brown accidental. Brown died from smoke inhalation and diffuse thermal injury during a barn fire in Chaptico, Maryland. The actor was 62 years old.

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  1. Bobby J. Brown's death ruled accidental after Maryland barn fire

    The Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled the death of actor Bobby J. Brown accidental. Brown died from smoke inhalation and diffuse thermal injury during a barn fire in Chaptico, Maryland. The actor was 62 years old.

    What's confirmed:

    • Bobby J. Brown's death was ruled accidental by the Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
    • Brown died from smoke inhalation and diffuse thermal injury.
    • The fatal barn fire occurred in Chaptico, Maryland.
    • Brown was 62 years old at the time of his death.
    • Brown appeared as a police officer in the series The Wire.
    • Brown began his professional career as a boxer in Atlantic City casinos.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Brown died on February 24
    • Brown died on February 25
    • Brown suffered fourth-degree burns with skin absent from the left chest, left arm, and lower extremities
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