Ed Wheeler, a character actor known for his roles in Law & Order and Blue Bloods, has passed away at the age of 88. Wheeler’s wife, Messeret Stroman Wheeler, told Deadline that he died on August 21 in a New Jersey hospital.

Ed Wheeler, who appeared in various TV shows and films throughout his career including Law & Order, Blue Bloods and Mickey Blue Eyes, has died aged 88. Born in Brooklyn in 1936, Wheeler’s career in the entertainment industry began when he appeared in TV commercials for brands including Sudafed and Luvs diapers.

Ed Wheeler, a veteran actor who had roles in “Law & Order,” and “Blue Bloods,” has died. He was 88. His wife, Messeret Stroman Wheeler, told Deadline that her husband died due to respiratory failure after suffering from complications from pneumonia. Per the reports, Wheeler actually died back on Aug. 21 in New Jersey.

Ed Wheeler, an actor in 'Law & Order,' 'Blue Bloods,' 'Broadcast News,' 'Mickey Blue Eyes' and many other films, TV and stage shows and ads, has died at 88.

Ed Wheeler, a Brooklyn-born actor known for “Law & Order,” “Blue Bloods” and many other films and TV series, has died at age 88.