India, Feb. 27 -- Bobby J. Brown, the character actor best known for playing Officer Bobby Brown on HBO's acclaimed drama The Wire, died this week following a barn fire in Maryland. He was 62. As news of his passing spread, questions emerged about what exactly led to his death.

According to the Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Brown died from "diffuse thermal injury and smoke inhalation." Authorities ruled the manner of death an accident, TMZ reported, citing the medical examiner's findings.

Authorities ruled the manner of death an accident, TMZ reported, citing the medical examiner's findings.

Family members told TMZ that Brown had entered a barn to jump-start a vehicle when a fire suddenly ignited. He reportedly called ...