Keanu Reeves remembers his John Wick co-star and close friend Lance Reddick with heartwarming words while accepting the Lance Reddick Legacy Award. The deceased actor has made incredible contributions to the entertainment industry through various projects, and one such is Reeves’ acclaimed John Wick series.

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Keanu Reeves

Lance Reddick left the world last year after suffering from a heart disease. This year, the actor’s close pal Keanu Reeves was bestowed with his award, and while accepting the accolade for his friend, the Destination Wedding star acknowledged Reddick’s work at the Saturn Awards, while he’s still feeling the pain of losing him.

Keanu Reeves Honors His Friend and Co-Star Lance Reddick at The Saturn Awards

The acting industry lost one of the most talented actors Lance Reddick last year, who suffered from heart disease. The acclaimed actor worked for decades on distinct projects including Keanu Reeves‘ John Wick. Reddick isn’t just a co-star to Reeves, but also one of his close friends whom he misses a lot. While accepting the Lance Reddick Legacy Award at the Saturn Awards, the Knock Knock star’s words were evident in how baldy he misses his friend.

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Keanu Reeves honors his friend Lance Reddick

The sudden death of Lance Reddick was a shocker for both fans and the John Wick 4 team, who later issued a joint statement committing to dedicate the sequel to him. The 47 Ronin star’s acceptance speech has gone viral all over social media, and according to a post shared on X (earlier Twitter) Reeves said:

“For over 25 years, Lance made an imprint and raised the bar in every work of art and genre he was in. Not only with his performance but with the man he was. Kind, generous, creative, insightful, authentic.”

Keanu Reeves acknowledged Lance Reddick’s versatility and the standard he set with each project. The actor continued:

“He had a special grace. Strength, along with a vulnerability that drew us in, supported us, inspired us. He had a fire. Creative fire. A light from within him that could not be denied.”

Reddick died at the age of 60, before John Wick: Chapter 4 came out, and soon after his departure, Reeves along with Chad Stahelski mentioned being “heartbroken” and extremely saddened by Reddick’s death. The two even labeled the deceased actor as a “consummate professional” who has always been kind and generous with everyone in and out of the industry.

Fans Praise Keanu Reeves For Honoring His Close Friend With Heartfelt Words

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Keanu Reeves and Lance Reddick in John Wick 4

While Keanu Reeves was speaking highly of his beloved friend, we could see the pain in his eyes for losing a gem who suddenly left the world. Even Lance Reddick was fond of his co-star who called him “generous” and an impeccable actor during an interview with Vulture.

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Following the video of the Man of Tai Chi star’s acceptance speech, fans remember the contribution made by Lance Reddick while expressing satisfaction for choosing Keanu Reeves to accept his friend’s accolade.

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Before Lance Reddick’s death, he played the significant role of the god Zeus in Percy Jackson and the Olympians and was set to continue his work in the upcoming season. However, he passed away suddenly, leaving the makers with a tough choice to cast another actor who would portray Zeus the way Reddick did.

John Wick: Chapter 4 is available on STARZ.

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