Lance Reddick Eric Andre clip resurfaces following devastating news of actor’s death

In a statement to the BBC, his publicist Mia Hansen said: "Lance will be greatly missed.

"Please respect his family's privacy at this time."

In the show's textbook style fans will instantly recognise, the host asks Reddick about a whole range of weird topics, from claymation to baseball, before Hannibal Buress tucks into a giant bag of crisps.

Reddick doesn't break character and manages to remain deadpan throughout while rolling with the hilarious punches.

Then, out of the blue, he gets up and punches Andre's desk before telling him, "You need a new desk," and walking off, leaving the host flabbergasted.

The whole thing demonstrates the pair's acting abilities, as some people still think the confrontation was legit.

"It was planned, but improvised," he said. "I didn't know I was going to do that. I put a hole in it, and that's why I said, 'You need a new desk.'"

The moment is heartbreaking in retrospect, with hundreds of people sharing their condolences in the wake of his death.

One Twitter user wrote: "Rest in peace to a an immensely talented man."

A second added: "Rest in peace to Lance Reddick, an incredible actor with an amazing body of work.

"He lent his amazing and unique voice, both literally and artistically, to many different projects and characters over his career."

"RIP Lance Reddick - one of my favourite actors," said a third.

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