Update: New York officials have ruled the death of actor Michael K. Williams accidental. The cause was acute drug intoxication, the city's medical examiner said Friday. Tests showed fentanyl, parafluorofentanyl, heroin, and cocaine in the actor's system, the AP reports. The medical examiner's office had no further comment. Our obituary from earlier this month follows:
Michael K. Williams, best known for his role as Omar Little on The Wire, has died. He was 54. Williams, instantly recognizable for a distinctive scar on his face, started his entertainment career as a dancer. He toured with George Michael and Madonna before landing acting roles, the New York Times reports. He burst into stardom on the gritty crime drama on HBO. His portrayal of Omar was haunting and captivating—and groundbreaking. His character was the first popular and primetime portrayal of a gay man whose sexuality wasn’t the focus of the character.
He was found in his apartment in Brooklyn by his nephew. No cause of death has been released and no officials are offering any further details, but police say his death is being investigated as a possible drug overdose, per the AP. Williams had been open about his struggles with addiction in the past, NPR reports. The actor went on to win more acclaim—and Emmy nominations—for roles in Boardwalk Empire, The Night Of, and Lovecraft Country. He also had roles in films, including 12 Years a Slave and Assassin’s Creed. (More celebrity death stories.)
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