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Al Brown, best known for his role as Col. Stanislaus Valchek on "The Wire," has died.

Brown's daughter Jenny told TMZ that the actor died on Friday following a battle with Alzheimer's.

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He was 83.

The actor's Facebook page also shared a message about his passing. "My name is Michael. I manage Al's Facebook page. I am sad to let you know that angels came for Al" Friday morning, the post said. "May his memory be a blessing to his family, his friends, and each of you."

The Luedtke Agency, which represented the actor, told USA TODAY in an emailed statement Friday, "Al was Salt of the Earth and a really great person."

USA TODAY has reached out to Brown's reps for comment.

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