Michael K. Williams Obituary: According to reports, Actor Michael K. Williams, known for playing Omar in “The Wire”, has been found dead of a suspected drug overdose in his Brooklyn apartment earlier today. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family friends. #RIPMichaelKWilliams Folded hands
According to reports, Actor Michael K. Williams, known for playing Omar in “The Wire”, has been found dead of a suspected drug overdose in his Brooklyn apartment earlier today. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family friends. #RIPMichaelKWilliams 🙏 pic.twitter.com/6TZBYwkebh
— WORLDSTARHIPHOP (@WORLDSTAR) September 6, 2021
RIP Michael K. Williams. Absolutely gutting news. Do I even need to tell you what a singular character/performance Omar Little from The Wire was? And as far as LGBTQ representation in the early-mid 2000s? Had to be revolutionary. pic.twitter.com/0tZz58hsjl
— Richard (@RichardOcelot) September 6, 2021
InsideEko is yet to confirm Michael K. Williams’s cause of death as no health issues or other causes of death have been learned to be associated with the passing.
Statement from Michael K. Williams rep: “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.” pic.twitter.com/PEEKx1YE1l
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) September 6, 2021
Saddened to hear about the passing of the immensely talented and brilliant Michael K. Williams. Let’s remember him not only for his talents but for spreading joy wherever he went. Rest in Power ✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/Wfnidsxv60
— BlackWomenViews Media (@blackwomenviews) September 6, 2021
Tributes To Michael K. Williams
Across social media users, timelines are statements that show respect, admiration, and gratitude towards Williams people mourn the passing.
We are sending our deepest condolences to the family members of actor Michael K. Williams. According to @nypost, he was found dead in his Brooklyn apartment by law enforcement sources say. Michael was found in the living room of by his nephew🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/AhjjDbdo31
— TheShadeRoom (@TheShadeRoom) September 6, 2021
A beacon of light and intention. His charismatic being,his dedication to the art and his array of talent is what will be missed. His role in ‘The Wire’ as Omar will forever be TV royalty.
May you now know rest. You will be forever missed Michael K.Williams 💐 pic.twitter.com/PMXHEMmSqI
— MACRO (@stayMACRO) September 6, 2021
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