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'The Wire' Star, 43, Shares Heartbreaking News After a Tornado
'The Wire' Star, 43, Shares Heartbreaking News After a Tornado originally appeared on Parade.
The Wire star Tray Chaney, 43, shared some heartbreaking news after being affected by a tornado.
Entertainment Weekly reported that Chaney, who portrayed Malik "Poot" Carr in The Wire, let his Instagram followers know that a tornado destroyed his and his wife, Ayesha Chaney's Atlanta home, which was built in 2020. In the Instagram video, he said his 19-year-old son, Malachi, is currently in the intensive care unit (ICU) because he was "thrown 300 feet out of his room" during the tornado. The actor said he was also seen at the hospital and has a bruise on his temple. Chaney said he wished he could trade places with his son, who is recovering from his serious injuries.
"I wish he was the one doing the video and I was the one in the ICU," said Chaney during the May 30 Instagram video.
Chaney also emotionally expressed gratitude that he and his son survived the ordeal.
"I lost my house. I lost everything in it. Thank God, I'm still living. I survived a tornado. My son, he survived. I'm doing a video to let everyone know, cherish life. Cherish life as much as you can," said Chaney to his Instagram followers.
"From me and my family My Wife & Son watching our house be built from the ground up to watching a tornado 🌪️ come through today at 3pm and tear it down! From watching the smiles on my son face today to now going to go visit him in ICU From watching my wife pull up from work to our house being gone…..………no words," read the caption of the post.
Several fans flocked to the comments section to shower Chaney with words of support.
"It may not look like it now— but God is in the restoring business! He will put you back in a home, better than you had before! Thankful that your lives were spared! Hold to his unchanging hand— and keep the faith! Praying that your son recovers…restoration of your new home is ALREADY IN PROGRESS! I'm truly sorry this happened— devastating blow. 🙏🏾💕," wrote a commenter.
"I'm Glad you and your family are safe and ok. Praying God will give you back what you lost and multiply it. I don't know you personally but would like to help anyway I can. God bless you and Peace be with you and your family," added another.
"I'm so sorry to hear this. May God watch over you all and comfort each of you. May He heal your son to 100% perfection. Stay safe. Sending love from the East Coast. 💜💜," shared a different person.
Chaney gave an update about his son in a June 1 Instagram post. In the video, he said his son just turned 19 and is "covered with love." He also said that his son, who he described as his "hero," is "stable" and has been able to "eat soft foods." The actor clarified that Malachi's recovery will be a "long journey."
"Malachi's Birthday Is Today! Our Son Is 19! He is making more progress & our family has him covered in Prayer & Love Y'all support means so much to our family! We feel the love & support Thank you. This is a healing journey & we gone get through this together Continue to #PrayForMalachi Pray for #TheChaneys," read the post's caption.
'The Wire' Star, 43, Shares Heartbreaking News After a Tornado first appeared on Parade on Jun 1, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
