Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Michael K. Williams, star of “The Wire,” died of an accidental overdose

New York: Authorities announced on Friday that US actor Michael K. Williams, who played Omar Little in the critically acclaimed television series “The Wire,” died of an accidental drug overdose. The 54-year-old, who portrayed the renowned Baltimore con man in the trailblazing program, was discovered dead in his New York apartment earlier this month. Williams … Read more

Hollywood actor Michael K. Williams dies at the age of 54

Michael K. Williams

According to the New York Police Department, Michael K. Williams, who portrayed Omar Little in the TV series The Wire, was found dead in his New York residence on Monday. He was 54 years old at the time. Williams was found dead in his Brooklyn apartment after a 2 p.m. (1800 GMT) emergency phone call … Read more

Dwayne Johnson expresses his condolences on Michael K. Williams death

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Dwayne Johnson, better known by his stage moniker The Rock, expressed his condolences on the death of The Wire star Michael K. Williams, who was discovered dead in his New York apartment. With a sorrowful message, the Jungle Cruise actor shared a flashback photo of the fellow Hollywood star on Instagram. “You’ll be missed, brother,” … Read more