Michael K Williams, A Star Of The Wire, Was Discovered Dead

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Michael K Williams, A Star Of The Wire, Was Discovered Dead
07 Sep 2021
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"Rest in Peace Michael K Williams. Gone far too soon. A man that taught me so much. Thank you for your wisdom," wrote British actor Damson Idris. In a statement, the HBO TV network, said: "We are devastated to learn of the passing of Michael Kenneth Williams, a member of the HBO family for more than 20 years."

Born in New York in 1966, Williams began his career as a dancer and performed with Madonna and George Michael before moving into acting, with companies including the prestigious National Black Theatre Company. In a BBC interview in 2018, Williams explained why The Wire was such a successful series. "I think it has just stayed with people because it's still relevant now, because of the climate of what's going on in the United States. I think it's actually a little sad," he said. Many people came out to pay their respect to the great actor. 

Many fans and fellow actors have also poured down their grief on social media. He had multiple nominees in his basket and won awards. The actor's sudden death has left the industry in a tizzy.

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