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11 hours ago
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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.
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14 hours ago
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‘The Wire' actor Tray Chaney says son in ICU after being thrown by tornado in Georgia
'The Wire' actor Tray Chaney said his son is in the hospital after being thrown by a tornado in Georgia. Chaney, who played Malik 'Poot' Carr on the HBO show set in Baltimore, posted about his son in a video on social media, with his destroyed home in the background. 'I lost my house,' Chaney said. 'I lost everything in it.' He said his son, Malachi Chaney, who turned 19 on Sunday, was thrown over 300 feet by the tornado Thursday and is fighting for his life in an intensive care unit. An update Sunday said Malachi is still in the hospital and 'making process.' Tearful with a hospital wristband on, Tray Chaney said he and his son had had a 'beautiful day' Thursday that included a 'big-ticket show' and meeting up with Felicia Pearson, who played a fictionalized version of herself, nicknamed 'Snoop,' in 'The Wire.' Tray Chaney recalled sitting on his bed in his home in Locust Grove, Atlanta, around 3 p.m. when he heard wind — moments prior to his house being destroyed. Chaney said he had to crawl through the remains of his home to find his phone. 'Cherish life as much as you can,' Chaney said on social media. 'I wish he was the one doing the video, and I was in the ICU … Thank God I am still living.' Have a news tip? Contact Matt Hubbard at mhubbard@ 443-651-0101 or @mthubb on X.
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a day ago
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‘The Wire' actor says his son is improving after being thrown 300 feet when tornado hit
An 18-year-old is slowly recovering after being severely injured when a tornado hit his Henry County home on Thursday afternoon, his father said. Malachi Chaney was rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital where he was listed in critical condition. His father said he was thrown 300 feet from the house. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Tray Chaney, Malachi's father and an actor best known for his role as Malik 'Poot' Carr on 'The Wire,' was also injured when a EF-2 tornado destroyed their home. In a video posted to social media on Saturday, Tray Chaney said his son is now stable in the hospital, but will have a long road to recovery. He says his son's progress is very slow, but he is grateful that the young man is living and breathing. RELATED STORIES: 'The Wire' actor says his son was 'thrown 300 feet' from their home in Henry County tornado Neighbors describe searching for injured 18-year-old, watching tornado touch down in Henry County Tornado touches down in Henry County, crosses I-75 'Me and my son went to war with a tornado. To be living and breathing, I know who God is,' Tray Chaney said. He added that he could remember seeing stuff start flying toward him and felt himself lift off the ground. He said that he'll be 'messed up forever' because of the experience. He also posted that Malachi Chaney will celebrate his 19th birthday in the hospital on Sunday. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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2 days ago
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Teen son of 'The Wire' actor Tray Chaney recovering after being thrown by tornado
The Brief Tray Chaney's home was destroyed by an EF-2 tornado, leaving his son hospitalized with serious injuries after being thrown 300 feet into the woods. Chaney expressed gratitude for his neighbors' assistance and shared that his son is showing early signs of recovery, including the ability to squeeze his father's hand. The family has lost everything in the storm, prompting a shift in Chaney's perspective on life, and a GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support their recovery and rebuilding efforts. HENRY COUNTY, Ga. - Actor Tray Chaney, best known for his role on HBO's The Wire, is speaking publicly about the powerful tornado that destroyed his Henry County home and left his 18-year-old son hospitalized with serious injuries. The EF-2 tornado struck on Thursday afternoon in the Locust Grove subdivision of Laurel Creek off of Fresh Laurel Lane, leveling the home Chaney and his family had built five years ago. SEE ALSO: Henry County tornado critically injures son of 'The Wire' actor, damages homes What we know The actor said he and his son, Malachi, had been relaxing around 3 p.m. when the storm hit with little warning. "Then I started seeing the rain come down extra hard and before you know it, I look to my right and my walls were headed towards my face, my TVs, my dressers, and I levitated," Chaney said. Chaney said he woke up buried under debris, bricks and appliances. "Just coming from under my house, having bricks of my house and appliances on top of me, and waking up with just this scar on my head, this gash." His immediate concern turned to his son, who he discovered had been thrown about 300 feet into the woods behind their house. "He was thrown 300 feet away from the house, in the backyard, in the woods," Chaney said. "I have some of the best neighbors in the world. They came to our aid. They made sure that my son was found." Chaney said his son has shown early signs of recovery, including reduced swelling and the ability to squeeze his father's hand. "Every time they say, 'Malachi, can you squeeze your father's hand?' he does it," Chaney said. "But the pain, you know, too, as a father to watch your child, your son go through what he's dealing with right now... I'll never be the same again." Chaney said the family has lost everything in the storm. But after surviving such a traumatic event, he says his perspective has shifted. "Everything is gone. But I'm still living and breathing to be able to tell the story," he said. "That's what matters the most... my perspective on life has changed. I don't look at nothing the same no more. Now I'm all about life." What's next Malachi, a freshman theater student at Savannah State University, remains in the intensive care unit at Grady Memorial Hospital with multiple injuries, including facial fractures and broken ribs. What you can do A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to assist with Malachi's recovery and the family's efforts to rebuild. The Source FOX 5's Eric Mock spoke with Tray Chaney for this article. Previous FOX 5 Atlanta reporting was also used.
CNN
2 days ago
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‘The Wire' actor says son was thrown 300 feet by tornado
Actor Tray Chaney, best known for his role on the hit HBO series 'The Wire,' shared a video from outside his suburban Atlanta home after it was destroyed by a tornado.
