Michael K. Williams: A Singular Talent and Commanding Presence, Onscreen and Off

Michael K. Williams' cause of death was disclosed on Friday by New York City's chief medical examiner.

found dead in his Brooklyn penthouse on Sept.

Larry King, Norm Macdonald, Michael K. Williams and no fewer than three cast members of The Mary Tyler Moore Show were among the stars remembered during this year’s Emmy In Memoriam segment, as the photos of those we lost scrolled by to the tune of Leon Bridges lovely “River.”

73rd Primetime Emmy Awards, stars including Jurnee Smollet, Misha Green, Kerry Washington and Rosie Pereztook moments to pay tribute to the  actor's memory. Perez teared up while speaking with ET's Nischelle Turner and Kevin Frasier on the red carpet, telling them she «can't even go there.»«It's a little too soon for me. We miss him and we love him and he was my friend,» she added.

Jamie Foxx has paid tribute to Michael K Williams following the actor’s death earlier this month.Taking to Instagram, Foxx said “it took me a minute to gather my thoughts and emotions. I wanted to do right by you with my words.

Jamie Foxx has broken his silence with regard to his friend, Michael K. Williams, who died at his Brooklyn home on September 6, aged 54.

Selome Hailu editorSteve McQueen, the British filmmaker whose most recent project is documentary series “Uprising” after the anthology series “Small Axe,” talked to Variety about the memories he cherishes of Michael K. Williams, who died on Sept.

Courtney B. Vance honoured his former co-star, Michael K. Williams, during the Creative Arts Emmys on Sunday. The “Lovecraft Country” star earned an Emmy for his role as George Freeman in the Misha Green-created adaptation and used his acceptance speech to pay tribute to the late actor.

Courtney B. Vance honored his former co-star, Michael K.

HBO’s Last Week Tonight With John Oliver on Sunday honored Emmy-nominated actor Michael T. Williams who died Sept. 6 at the age of 54. The show’s Latin-themed opening montage featured a photo of Williams and a note, “Gratias Omar”, “Thank you” in Latin and a reference to Williams’ signature role in The Wire.

Jonathan Majors is paying tribute to the late Michael K. Williams, a celebrated actor and dear friend. On Wednesday, the  actor published a heartfelt letter honoring his former co-star on , detailing their friendship and Majors' appreciation for the other actor.

the late actor as “a guardian angel” in a heartfelt tribute published Wednesday.In an essay for Variety, Majors, 32, detailed how he and Williams met up in New York before filming the HBO sci-fi drama and promised “to be our brother’s keeper.”“In reflection, it becomes clear to me that such a covenant was not so novel to my big brother, Michael…,” Majors wrote, “He was an angel — a guardian angel — a man who put others ahead of himself at every turn.”“He was his brother’s keeper to his last

acclaimed TV performances on “The Wire” and “Boardwalk Empire,” but the actor was also a cinema connoisseur.The film buff had roles in many movies over the years, such as the 2016 “Ghostbusters” reboot, “The Purge: Anarchy” and “Motherless Brooklyn,” among others. Despite his vast array of parts, Williams, who’s nominated for an Emmy this year for his supporting role in “Lovecraft Country,” expressed deep-seated fears about being typecast in an HBO and Atlantic video short.