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

tributes came pouring in from the Hollywood community.“We are devastated to learn of the passing of Michael Kenneth Williams, a member of the HBO family for more than 20 years,” HBO said at the time in a statement provided to TheWrap. “While the world is aware of his immense talents as an artist, we knew Michael as a dear friend who was beloved by all who had the privilege to work with him.

in Brooklyn, New York on September 6. The actor was best known for his role as Omar Little in HBO series The Wire, which he first played in 2002 until 2008.

Michael K. Williams' cause of death has been determined, Fox News can confirm.  The NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner told Fox News in a statement on Friday, the actor died from an "acute intoxication by the combined effects of fentanyl, p-fluorofentanyl, heroin and cocaine." His manner of death was ruled an accident.

found dead in his Brooklyn penthouse on Sept.

drug addiction, which he said persisted after he gained fame on “The Wire" in the early 2000s.“I was playing with fire,” he told the Newark Star-Ledger in 2012. “It was just a matter of time before I got caught and my business ended up on the cover of a tabloid or I went to jail or, worse, I ended up dead.

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‘ official cause of death has been revealed, 18 days after he passed away.

Michael K. Williams, the iconic actor who was found dead on Sept.

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.

Leon Bridges.In the last two weeks, the Grammy-winning R&B artist has attended the Met Gala, appeared on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” and performed his song “River” with Jon Batiste during the In Memoriam tribute at the Emmys.And on Friday, Bridges, 32, will take the main stage during this weekend’s 10th-anniversary edition of the Governors Ball music festival at Citi Field.

Snoop Dogg has hit out at the 2021 Emmys for failing to award any actor of colour.Despite a record-breaking 49 non-white nominees, white actors took home all 12 of the lead and supporting actor and actress categories across comedy, drama, and limited series.A host of nominated black actors did not receive any awards including Morgan Freeman, Kevin Hart, Tracee Ellis Ross, Daniel Kaluuya, and the late Michael K. Williams.Snoop has now taken to Instagram to criticise the Emmys.

Tobias Menzies, who won the Emmy Award Sunday for best supporting actor in a drama award, wasn’t present at the ceremony to offer an acceptance speech, but he has taken to social media to dedicate his win to his fellow nominee, the late Michael K. Williams.

Tobias Menzies is reacting to his win at the 2021 Emmy Awards.

Gallery: Ted Lasso scores! The biggest moments from the 2021 Emmy Awards (BANG Showbiz)Although the show walked away from the ceremony empty handed, Jurnee – who lost out on the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series prize to ‘The Crown’s Olivia Colman – admitted they had plans in place to dance “in honour of Michael”. She said: "That would just be so special for us.

Sunday night’s 2021 Emmy Awards got off to a rollicking start — and rarely let up, leaving last year’s COVID-shellshocked ceremony safely in its rearview mirror. What a difference a year makes.

Emmys 2021 left one of their own out of the “In Memoriam” segment.Amid an emotional montage of tributes to lost stars — ranging from Michael K. Williams and Cloris Leachman to Norm Macdonald and Cicely Tyson — at least one Emmy winner was forgotten.

Michael K. Williams, Cecily Tyson, and Ed Asner were among those remembered during the Primetime Emmy Awards' annual In Memoriam segment on Sunday (19.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterThis year at the Emmys, genre series, especially those adapted from comic books, had their strongest showing ever, with 81 nominations across eight live-action shows.

2021 Emmy Awards got off to a rollicking start — and rarely let up, leaving last year’s COVID-shellshocked ceremony safely in its rearview mirror.What a difference a year makes.There were no big surprises; as expected, both “Ted Lasso” and “The Crown” cleaned up (Best Comedy, Best Drama and stars/cost-star of both, including Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Colman).

Kerry Washington paid tribute to the "brilliantly talented" Michael K. Williams at the 2021 Emmy Awards, nearly two weeks after the actor’s death.

#EmmysSoWhite is currently a trending topic on social media after all 12 acting prizes at the 2021 Emmy Awards went to white actors.

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.”

Clayton Davis The Primetime Emmy Awards were unable to capitalize on its historic and diverse nomination fields, with all major acting trophies going to white actors.Actors that were seen as solid contenders included Billy Porter and Mj Rodriguez (“Pose”), the late Michael K.

2021 Emmys, which highlighted the late, great Alex Trebek, Cicely Tyson, Larry King and Michael K.

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.

Kerry Washington appeared at the 2021 Primetime Emmy Awards to present Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series but as she read out the nominations, she paid particular tribute to one nominee.MORE: Kerry Washington causes a stir in a showstopping cutout dress you need to seeWhile the actress stunned fans with her appearance at the ceremony in a gorgeous lavender corseted gown, she left them tearing up with another powerful moment later on.WATCH: Inside Reese Witherspoon and Kerry

Kerry Washington paid tribute to Michael K. Williams at the 2021 Emmy Awards on Sunday (September 19) at The Event Deck at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.

Michael K. Williams was remembered at the Emmys.

Emmys.The Wire and Boardwalk Empire actor died earlier this month (September 6) at the age of 54. No cause of death has been confirmed at the time of writing.Washington was presenting the award for Supporting Actor in a Drama Series at the ceremony in Los Angeles tonight (September 20), for which Williams was nominated for his role in Lovecraft Country.

Gone, but not forgotten. The late actor Michael K. Williams was honored at the 2021 Emmy Awards on Sunday, September 19, nearly two weeks after the 54-year-old actor was found dead by a relative in his Brooklyn apartment.

While the late Michael K. Williams did not prevail as expected in the Emmy’ Drama Supporting Actor category—unexpectedly bested by The Crown‘s Tobias Menzies—he was honored on Sunday night by presenter Kerry Washington.

Rosie Perez will be thinking of her friend, Michael K. Williams, at this year's Emmy Awards.

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.

nominees who should win an Emmy will, in my opinion, walk away with the golden statuette — unlike past years, which often left me scratching my head in disbelief. Here’s who I think should win and will win when CBS airs the Emmys live at 8 p.m.