The Wire's 'Prop Joe,' Robert Chew, Dies at 52 – The Hollywood Reporter
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The Baltimore-based actor also taught acting and helped 22 of his students land roles on the HBO drama.
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Proposition Joe' The Wire actor found dead in apartment
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The Wire's Robert F Chew dies, aged 52
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Prop Joe from The Wire dead at 52
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Proposition Joe is dead: 'Morbidly obese' star of The Wire dies of
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Robert Chew: 'Morbidly obese' star of HBO hit show The Wire found
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Actor who played Prop Joe on 'The Wire' dies at 52
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Obituary: Robert F. Chew, Taiho - Los Angeles Times
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