Michael Williams the actor passed away on September 6, 2021, at the age of 54. His nephew discovered Williams’ body in his Williamsburg, Brooklyn penthouse.
Although no cause of death has been released, his death is being examined as a drug overdose after authorities uncovered drug paraphernalia in his residence. The actor is best known for Omar Little on HBO’s The Wire and Albert “Chalky” White on HBO’s Boardwalk Empire.
Williams received three Emmy nominations for his performances in “Bessie,” “The Night Of,” and “When They See Us.”
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According to two officials, he also had what looked to be drug paraphernalia in his flat. The city medical examiner’s office is now investigating his death. There is yet to be an official cause in the media. The actor had been honest about his issues with drug addiction, and he did say in a podcast earlier this year that he is vulnerable to relapsing despite his recovery program.
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Omar Little, played by Michael K. Williams, is one of HBO’s most intriguing and memorable characters. For more than five years, this character appeared on the show The Wire, and one of the most intriguing plots was packed in a character as complex as any seen before.
Michael Williams Best Performance: Omar Little in The Wire (2002 – 2008)
Omar Devone Little is a fictional character played by the late Michael K. Williams on The Wire’s HBO drama series. He was a notorious Baltimore robber who regularly robbed street-level narcotics sellers. He was well-known in Baltimore for his distinctive duster, which he used to conceal his shotgun, heavy caliber pistol, and bulletproof vest, as well as his facial scar.
Donnie Andrews, a heterosexual Baltimore area robber, and hitman inspired Omar’s character.
Similarly, Former President Barack Obama was a fan of the show and an Emmy-nominated actor Williams’ character, Omar Little.
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President Barack Obama met with David Simon, the writer of the HBO series The Wire, and praised the show, revealing that his favorite character was a drug dealer and violent vigilante Omar Little played by Michael K. Williams.
