Michael K. Williams died from accidental overdose, says New York medical examiner

Michael K. Williams’ cause of death has been revealed.

Michael K. Williams‘ cause of death has been confirmed after the heartbreaking news of his passing made headlines.

Michael K. Williams died earlier this month from “acute intoxication by the combined effects of fentanyl, p-fluorofentanyl, heroin and cocaine,” the NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner said Friday. The CME has ruled the death accidental.

The Wire creator David Simon has penned a tribute in an open essay to the show’s late actor Michael K Williams.Simon took to Twitter to post a tribute in the New York Times after the actor was found dead in his home in Brooklyn, New York, last week (September 6). He was 54.“A short remembrance for a talent, a genuine collaborator and a true friend.

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

Michael K. Williams was never shy about discussing his mental health and drug addiction prior to his death at age 54.  According to The New York Post, drug paraphernalia was found in the five-time Emmy nominee’s apartment, leading many to believe that he died of a drug overdose given his past comments about his own addiction struggles.

Actor Michael K. Williams, best known for his role in the hit American TV show The Wire, has been found dead in his apartment in Brooklyn, New York.

The Wire actor Michael K Williams has been found dead aged 54 at his home in Brooklyn, police said. Williams, best known for playing the charismatic Omar Little on HBO's acclaimed crime drama, was found at about 2pm local time on Monday.

The New York Post. Drug paraphernalia was found in the apartment, according to reports.

The Wire actor Michael K Williams has died at the age of 54, police in New York say. Williams, who was known for his role as Omar Little in the hit TV series, was found by officers at his Brooklyn home at around 2pm on Monday.

50 Cent is facing lots of backlash for not one, but two posts that he put up on Instagram after the death of actor Michael K. Williams.

final social media post was a clip of fellow New Yorker Tracy Morgan passionately urging friends and fans “Don’t cry for me” while talking about surviving a fatal limousine wreck in 2014.Williams, 54, posted the clip on Aug.

drug addiction.“This Hollywood thing that you see me in, I’m passing through,” he said. “Because I believe this is where my passion, my purpose is supposed to be.”———Associated Press Writer Tom Hays contributed from New York.

New York Post, drug paraphernalia was found in Williams’ apartment, suggesting that he possibly died from a drug overdose.

the loss of actor Michael K. Williams, best known for his roles on “The Wire” and “Boardwalk Empire.” Williams was found dead Monday at his Brooklyn apartment, an official at the New York Police Department told TheWrap.