World News: Michael K. Williams, star of ‘The Wire’ and ‘Boardwalk Empire,’ dead at 54
Williams was a regular on many acclaimed HBO series.
Michael K. Williams, who memorably portrayed Omar Little in “The Wire” and Chalky White in “Boardwalk Empire,” has died at age 54. https://t.co/7oumB40qEB pic.twitter.com/eTbwD3EfZv
— Variety (@Variety) September 6, 2021
The NYPD confirmed to Variety that the actor was found deceased today at 2 p.m. inside of his residence. https://t.co/zw3SMHPwsQ pic.twitter.com/RdHdHzabNA
— Variety (@Variety) September 6, 2021
Williams was a regular on many acclaimed HBO series, including “The Wire,” “Boradwalk Empire,” “The Night Of” and 2020’s “Lovecraft Country.” https://t.co/zw3SMHPwsQ pic.twitter.com/RAAcEew1XJ
— Variety (@Variety) September 6, 2021
Williams also acted in many acclaimed films including “Inherent Vice,” “12 Years a Slave,” “Gone Baby Gone” and “The Road.” https://t.co/zw3SMHPwsQ pic.twitter.com/W7PH4iHr0S
— Variety (@Variety) September 6, 2021
Williams' work often attracted awards attention, including three Emmy nods for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for his work in “When They See Us,” “The Night Of” and “Bessie.” https://t.co/zw3SMHPwsQ pic.twitter.com/FGGdqWTJgh
— Variety (@Variety) September 6, 2021
Williams is currently in Emmy contention for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his work on “Lovecraft Country.” https://t.co/zw3SMHPwsQ pic.twitter.com/u7odnl8LNw
— Variety (@Variety) September 6, 2021
Michael K. Williams, Star of ‘The Wire’ and ‘Boardwalk Empire,’ Found Dead at 54 https://t.co/H57UP4d7RP
— Variety (@Variety) September 6, 2021
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