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Law and Order cast member dies from coronavirus complications aged 45

Mariska Hargitay and Ice-T among cast members to pay their respects
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Josh Wallwork, a crew member on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit who worked in the costume department has died from coronavirus-related complications, he was just 45 years old.

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The news was initially announced by one of Wallwork’s friends, and was then shared by SVU showrunner, Warren Leight.

“Very sad news today. One of our costumers, and a beautiful man, Josh Wallwork, passed away from complications of Covd-19. Cast and crew send love and prayers to his family and friends. We are heartbroken,” Leight wrote via Twitter.

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SVU star Mariska Hargitay also took to Twitter to express her sadness.

“I don’t think I ever saw him without a smile on his face. He brought love and kindness everywhere he went.”

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Ice-T, who worked daily with Wallwork, added, “Pay attention people.”

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SVU, which films in New York City, is one of the many productions that was ordered to shut down by NBCUniversal amid the coronavirus pandemic. The show is currently in its 21st season.

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