We are very sorry to share the news that multi Emmy nominated actor Michael K. Williams has died. The star of such critically acclaimed series as “The Wire,” “Boardwalk Empire,” and “When They See Us” was reportedly found unresponsive in his New York apartment.
The NYC Police department confirmed to Variety that Williams was found at his home, deceased. A further statement was released sometime later indicating his death was being investigated as a possible drug-related overdose. According to reports, drug paraphernalia was found in his home, as well as heroin.
Marianna Shafran of Shafran PR, Williams’ longtime agent, released the following:
“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 insurmountable loss.”
He was 54.
Our thoughts go out to his friends, family, and costars at this time.
Mary Anne Butler
Mary Anne Butler (Mab) has been part of the fast-paced world of journalism since she was 15, getting her start in album reviews and live concert coverage for a nationally published (print) music magazine. She eventually transitioned to online media, writing for such sites as UGO/IGN, ComicsOnline, Geek Magazine, Ace of Geeks, Aggressive Comix (where she is still Editor-in-Chief), Bleeding Cool (where she was News Editor), and now Nerdbot as Editor-In-Chief. Over the past 10 years, she’s built a reputation at conventions across the globe as a cosplayer (occasionally), photographer (constantly), panelist and moderator (mostly), and reporter (always). Interviews, reviews, observations, breaking news, and objective reporting are the name of the game for the founder of Harkonnen Knife Fight, a Dune-themed band with an international presence. Though she be but little, she is fierce.
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