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

Ed Wheeler, a veteran actor who appeared in Law & Order, Blue Bloods, Broadcast News, Mickey Blue Eyes and many other films, TV shows, stage productions and commercials, has died. He was 88. His wife,

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.