Robert F. Chew Dies -- 'Wire' Star 'Prop Joe' Found Dead in His Apartment

My, I am sorry but I cannot help but to notice how loosely and poorly this article was constructed. This man was well known where important, and recognized as a great artist by many. Not just an actor, but a dancer and singer as well. And, in truth, he has more credits, notable and unknown to common media, than just the wire alone, which simple research can provide. He made the personal and artistic choice to spend his time and creativity on his youth theatre group in Baltimore, MD. True artists living for the art understand and appreciate a man such as him. And I have seen, first hand, the result of his teaching. Very powerful, and will certainly live on to produce many more notable artists. That is living there. To be able to still reach and touch people with such power, even after leaving this earth. May we all learn to respect those with such love and power and edify ourselves to be more mentally and morally progressive. RIP Mr. Chew. Forever loved and appreciated.

he couldn't chew his way out of this one.

RIP PROP JOE!
I actually just finished watching the the whole series for the first time two nights ago! crazy!

RIP Mr. Chew, you'll always be Prop Joe to me! You will be missed!

Time to hear from all those fatties who loudly support "people with curves."

R.I.P loved him on th wire prop joe gone but never forgotten :(

His weight shouldn't be the thing that defined him. People should have some respect and think of his loved ones. He played Prop Joe brilliantly and I loved the character because of this, only wish there was more. RIP Mr Chew. A tragic loss :-(

I'm confused???

R.I.P. Mr. Robert Chew.

rip pop joe

burger king will morn him

i don't know where you got your misinformation from, but Robert Chew did quite a bit of acting BEFORE The Wire...there was Homicide and The Corner that NEVER got a mention by your research team, an extensive stage career that includes Broadway. he sang with the world-renowned Morgan State University Gospel Choir for over 20 years, and was Musical Director for the Arena Players YouthTheatre as well. Hollywood ain't the only jump-off for talent...tell your research team to dig a little deeper if they're gonna talk about THIS man! how do i know all of this? i'm FROM Baltimore. i've been a member of Arena Players, Inc. since 1994. he was already an institution when i got there. i've shared stage with him - twice. he was MY acting coach, and behind and to the sides of me is a line that would wrap around the Staple Center at LEAST more than twice. this report is an insult to him and his legacy, and frankly, i find it HIGHLY insulting that your staff didn't find him worthy enough to dig a little deeper.

Not to mention....real ACTORS...always have more under their belt then TV!! Just as real journalist have more to their credit then TMZ...

As others have already said: He didn't have little acting experience at all. I wish they'd write a correction or edit the article. Mr. Chew was involved with the theatre company of Batlimore and helped develop the skills of most of the kids who have major roles in seasons 4 and 5.

R.I.P. Prop Joe. Robert Chew. You will be missed. Loved your character.