Cooked Crack Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Quote “The Wire’’ actor Michael K. Williams was found dead of a suspected drug overdose in his Brooklyn penthouse Monday afternoon, law-enforcement sources told The Post. Drug paraphernalia was found in the five-time Emmy nominee’s apartment, suggesting the acclaimed 54-year-old TV star may fatally OD’d, possibly from heroin or fentanyl, sources said. “No foul play indicated,” a police source said. “No forced entry, the apartment was in order.” Williams was found dead by his nephew in the living room of his Kent Avenue pad in the luxury Williamsburg high-rise, sources said. The Flatbush native — currently a 2021 Emmy Award nominee as best supporting actor for “Lovecraft Country” — was famous for his role as Omar Little in the gritty TV series “The Wire’’ and as Chalky White in “Boardwalk Empire.’’ Williams had been open about his personal struggles with drugs through the years, including during the filming of “The Wire,” saying that getting so into the role of Little, who robs drug dealers, affected him in real life. https://nypost.com/2021/09/06/actor-michael-k-williams-found-dead-in-nyc-apartment/?utm_campaign=SocialFlow&utm_source=P6Twitter&utm_medium=SocialFlow 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 That’s a damn shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Nonsense Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Very good actor. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlvinWaltonIsMyBoy Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Oh no! I just saw that he signed on to new project last week. So sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Spaceman Spiff Posted September 6, 2021 Share Posted September 6, 2021 Terrible loss. Tremendous actor. And more than just Omar, although that’s a character that’s in the running for best ever. RIP. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Only 54... Just started rewatching The Wire again recently. Probably around my 5th rewatch. Nothing comes close. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Excuses Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 This one hurts man. He was a great actor and even better person. RIP. Played the best character on the greatest show of all time. Legend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forehead Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 I never watched the Wire past season 1, but probably should. This guy is Chalky White from Boardwalk Empire to me. Thought he was tremendous in the role. Very sad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 One of the few famous people that have died where the news felt like a gut punch. What a tremendous talent. RIP to one of the best to ever do it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacks 'n' Stuff Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 28 minutes ago, Forehead said: I never watched the Wire past season 1, but probably should. This guy is Chalky White from Boardwalk Empire to me. Was about to post the exact same thing except I never saw season 1 of The Wire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ball Security Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 “I got the shotgun. You got the briefcase. It’s all in the game though, right?” Marlo: “That’s my money!” ”Man, money ain’t got no owners. Only spenders.” ”A man must have a code.” 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0ublestr0ker0ll Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 I can't help but to think of James Gandolfini here. Feels like that all over again. I haven't delved in to The Wire enough. About time. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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