Actor Michael K. Williams, best known for his role on the hit show The Wire, has passed away.
According to police, Williams was found deceased around 2 p.m in his Brooklyn apartment by a family member.
Drug paraphernalia was found around him and authorities say it appears he overdosed. The city medical examiner’s office will determine his cause of death.
Confirming his death to the Hollywood Reporter, Williams’s representative said that it was “with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Emmy nominated actor Michael Kenneth Williams. They ask for your privacy while grieving this unsurmountable loss”.
The 5-time Emmy nominated actor played Omar Little in the HBO hit for 6 years.’
He also starred in many other TV Shows and Box Office hits such as: Boardwalk Empire, Brooklyn’s Finest, and The Purge: Anarchy.
Williams was also set to star in the upcoming George Foreman film, taking on the role as the heavyweight champion’s trainer and mentor.
Condolences begin to pour out all over social media.
Omar Epps: “My fellow craftsman and thespian. My deepest condolences to your family and friends. You were one of the ones, nice with this thing of ours! Love and prayers for real! Dance with the angels beloved🙏🏾🙏🏾
#RIPMichaelKWilliams“
Marlon Wayans: “My bro… F**K!!! Your last words TK me was at the @respectmovie premiere you grabbed me by the neck, hugged me and said “beautiful work brother”. That meant so much from you. I love you bro. So fucking talented, an amazing human and a gracious soul… rest well bro @bkbmg“
Michael Bivins: “James Griffin from OP one of my Big Bro’s who raised me aka OG & @bkbmg He was your Boston Man who held you down and hurts bro hearing him like this. A text from them last week : Just had the other Mike out in the backyard and he asked about you Biv
He asked me if I talked to you, I told him that I texted you on your Bday i told him that you were out there doing what you do!!!
ENTERTAINING and giving the world what they wanted NE & BBD!!
Keep making us proud bro!!!! ! ! ! !
🙏🙏🙏🙏 to many real 1’s leaving us This hits the Chest Different #MLB53“
David Alan Grier: “I was moved so many times by his work, his artistry, his craft, the humanity he brought to every role he portrayed…Rest n peace brotha, Rest In Peace 🕊”
Williams was 54.
Sending condolences to his family.
Rest in peace, King.
