'The Wire' actor Michael K. Williams dies at 54
The actor, best known for his role as Omar Little in the hit HBO series, was reportedly found dead in his Brooklyn apartment on Monday afternoon.
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- Michael K. Williams has died at age 54.
- The actor was reportedly found in his Brooklyn apartment on Monday afternoon, according to the New York Post.
- Williams was best known for his work as Omar Little in the hit HBO series "The Wire."
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Michael K. Williams has died at age 54.
"The Wire" actor was reportedly found dead in his Brooklyn, New York City apartment on Monday, according to the New York Post. The Post reported that Williams was found in the living room of his Kent Avenue penthouse by his nephew.
"It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Emmy nominated actor Michael Kenneth Williams. They ask for your privacy while grieving this unsurmountable loss," Marianna Shafran, his long-time representative, said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter.
Williams was most known for his role as Omar Little on "The Wire" and Albert "Chalky" White on the HBO series "Boardwalk Empire." He also received four Emmy nominations for his roles in the 2015 movie "Bessie," the 2016 limited series "The Night Of," the 2019 limited series "When They See Us," and the 2020 HBO series "Lovecraft Country."
Tray Chaney, who played Poot, on "The Wire," shared his reaction on Twitter.
"I can't…I'm crushed. no words. I love you bro. RIP to the legend Michael K Williams aka one of the dopest Actors/Brother in the world. #Omar #TheWIRE FOR LIFE. I'm off the grid for a while hard to process this one. I love you bro smh damn," he wrote.
-Tray Chaney (@traychaney) September 6, 2021
Other celebrities have also shared their thoughts on Williams' untimely death.
-Aisha Tyler (@aishatyler) September 6, 2021
-James Gunn (@JamesGunn) September 6, 2021
-Jeffrey Dean Morgan (@JDMorgan) September 6, 2021
Representatives for Williams did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.
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