The Wire’ Actor Michael K. Williams Found Dead At Home

Actor  was found dead in Michael K. Williams.s Brooklyn apartment today (September 6), according to reports from New York Post. He was 54 years old.

TMZ

While Williams’ cause of death has not yet been confirmed, sources suggest a possible overdose as evidence of drug use was found in his penthouse apartment where his nephew found him lifeless in the living room .

While most affectionately known as “Omar Little” on The Wire which took place in Baltimore, Williams was a Flatbush native who also starred in Boardwalk Empire. Some of his other popular titles included a roles in Lovecraft Country, When They See Us and many more..