American actor Micheal Kenneth Williams was found dead on Monday in his home in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn.
The Emmy-nominated actor was known for his roles as Omar Little in the hit crime drama and Chalky White in the period gangster series.
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In a statement, HBO TV network, which aired 60 episodes of The Wire between 2002 and 2008, said: “We are devastated to learn of the passing of Michael Kenneth Williams, a member of the HBO family for more than 20 years.
“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. We send our deepest condolences to his family for this immeasurable loss.”
The Brooklyn-born actor, who had a distinctive facial scar from a bar fight on his 25th birthday, also won fans for his role as Chalky White in the period gangster series Boardwalk Empire.
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Fellow actors, musicians and filmmakers have been paying tribute on social media.
I’m sorry.
I love you Bro,may your beautiful soul rest in peace ❤️🕊 pic.twitter.com/5kuz8JJWhX— Black Coffee (@RealBlackCoffee) September 7, 2021
photograph taken at his home in brooklyn, august 2021.
by jesse dittmar. pic.twitter.com/xVLILGDfVA
— #freekeithdavisjr (@liberianjue_) September 6, 2021
Please take a moment. Listen to Wendell Pierce @WendellPierce speak about Michael K. Williams… pic.twitter.com/DfWS5Jkiot
— Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) September 7, 2021
Michael K. Williams 𝘅 Klay Thompson
RIP 🙏🏽pic.twitter.com/NScbAHKT8U
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPointsApp) September 7, 2021
I’ve returned to this short over and over in the last three years. No idea why, but it speaks to a visceral part of my being. I know I’ll still seek it out. I’m grateful for Michael K Williams’s life, work. pic.twitter.com/2LUhUUl0C6
— Ngatũnyi (@Ngartia) September 7, 2021
One of my favorite Omar scenes. #MichaelKWilliams pic.twitter.com/6keqCGjZOK
— Gabby Richards (@RealGabbyR) September 7, 2021
“If you come at the KING, you better not miss” – Michael K. Williams
👑🕊R.I.P. to an undeniable talent👑🕊#MichaelKWilliams pic.twitter.com/LPQsGRdrEL
— Dr. Wendy Osefo (@WendyOsefo) September 6, 2021
This is so beautiful. #MichaelKWilliams https://t.co/2Pt5EE158G
— Sherrilyn Ifill (@Sifill_LDF) September 7, 2021
Rock The Bells is saddened to learn of the transitioning of #MichaelKWilliams, an incredible and indelible talent who used his gift to tell so many stories of the culture. He will be sorely missed in the #HipHop world and worldwide. 🙏🏾🕊 pic.twitter.com/Fi5n4UVYk0
— Rock The Bells (@RockTheBells) September 6, 2021



