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.
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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.
According to reports by the New York Post, the 54-year-old was found by his nephew unconscious on the living room floor of the apartment.
Michael’s nephew had gone to check in on his uncle after he hadn’t heard from him in several days, and following his discovery, a doorman called 911 claiming the actor was ‘unresponsive’ and ‘felt cold’.
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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.
Michael K. Williams‘ cause of death has been confirmed after the heartbreaking news of his passing made headlines.
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.
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.
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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.