‘Wire’ Writer Dies Just Before ‘Treme’ Premieres

A writer for one of HBO’s most beloved shows, The Wire, has died – just weeks before the premiere of his highly anticipated new series, Treme. 

David Mills passed away on Tuesday following a brain aneurysm.

Mills collaborated with series creator David Simon on The Wire, and he served as a writer/executive producer on Simon’s upcoming drama Treme, which is set to premiere April 11 on HBO.

Mills’ previous TV credits include NYPD Blue, Homicide: Life on the Street and ER.