Michael K. Williams Dead at 54: Taraji P. Henson, Wendell Pierce and More Pay Tribute

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

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.

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.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorWelcome to this week’s “Just for Variety.”Michael K. Williams is another life lost too soon.

told TMZ Wednesday of the 54-year-old star of “The Wire,” who was found dead in his Brooklyn penthouse on Monday.

Michael K. Williams passed away Monday, September 6 at just 54 years old.A post shared by Michael K Williams (@bkbmg)Hollywood is mourning the four-time Emmy-nominated actor best known for his role as Omar Little in The Wire and Chalky White in Boardwalk Empire.He most recently starred as Montrose Freedman in Lovecraft Country.

A lot of celebs are shameless when it comes to self-promotion on social media; it’s all part of the game these days. But many feel 50 Cent crossed the line this time.

But 50 Cent’s post lacked the widely expressed surprise, sadness — and respect — of most after “The Wire” star was found dead in his Brooklyn apartment of what was reportedly suspected to be a heroin overdose.

The Post’s exclusive report breaking news of “The Wire” star’s death in Brooklyn.“Damn if you didn’t see Raising Kanan check it out that fentanyl is no joke, killing the clientele,” Jackson wrote, plugging the Starz show, “Power Book III: Raising Kanan,” based on his childhood in Queens.“R.I.P micheal k williams,” he wrote, misspelling the actor’s name — and following it with hashtags promoting his line of wine and cognac.Fiddy soon deleted the post after getting a torrent of abuse for it — but

Wendell Pierce is paying tribute to Michael K. Williams after he was found dead on Monday at 54.