Michael K. Williams, 'The Wire' Actor Dead At 54: found in Brooklyn apartment, police say
By daisydoll
Michael K. Williams, a 54-Year-Old actor who was best known for his work on "The Wire" was found dead in his apartment in Brooklyn on Monday.
Authorities say Williams, who played the character Omar, was found by a family member.
Drug paraphernalia was found at the scene, police reveal.
Reaction started pouring in across social media as news of Williams' death spread.
After years of minor roles on TV and movies, Williams became a household name as Omar -- the gritty, streetwise criminal on HBO's "The Wire" ... earning him critical acclaim and adoration from fans.
Williams would go on to star in several other hit HBO series' -- like "Boardwalk Empire," "The Night Of" and more recently "Lovecraft Country" -- as well as movies like "12 Years a Slave" and "Assassin's Creed."
One of the actor's trademarks was his signature facial scar -- the result of a bar fight he got involved in on his 25th birthday that almost killed him. According to Williams ... the scar helped to launch his acting career, leading to calls to do music videos and some minor work playing a thug in TV shows.
Williams was born in Brooklyn and raised in East Flatbush at Vanderveer Estates NYCHA housing. He was the co-founder and an advocate of "We Build the Block."
Williams was a 5-time Emmy nominee, and when we last saw him we had a good convo about his nom for 'Lovecraft.'
He is survived by his son, Elijah.
Williams was 54.
RIP
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