BROOKLYN -- An actor best known for his work on "The Wire" was found dead in his penthouse apartment in Brooklyn on Monday. Police say the 54-year-old Michael K. Williams, who played the character ...

Nearly four years later, the sister of late actor Michael K. Williams is speaking out about her brother’s fatal overdose. “It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of ...

Four years after the shocking death of The Wire star Michael K. Williams at only 54, his sister Michelle Chambers is paying tribute to the beloved actor. "I just miss his kindness, he was such a ...

The 'The Wire' actor died after taking fentanyl-laced heroin on Sept. 6, 2021. Four years after Michael K. Williams died after taking fentanyl-laced heroin, friends and family members took a walk in ...

BROOKLYN -- Michael K. Williams died of an accidental drug overdose, an autopsy concluded, with "The Wire' actor suffering acute intoxication by the combined effects of fentanyl, p-fluorofentanyl, ...

Veteran Filmmakers pass the torch to emerging creatives. Black filmmakers and creatives filled New York City’s historic SVA Theatre for Surrounded By Stories, a BIPOC-led film showcase hosted by ...

NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On the fourth anniversary of the passing of acclaimed actor and activist Michael K. Williams, family, friends, and collaborators gathered in Prospect Park, ...

Revisiting two powerful ads that the award-winning actor made for 'The Atlantic' and 1800 Tequila. Watch Michael K. Williams debate Black Lives Matter in the acclaimed short ‘About the People’ The ...

Although Elba looked back at his time on The Wire fondly, he confided that he never revisited the show. This was partially due to the fact that, similar to many actors, Elba wasn’t keen on watching ...

Nearly four years later, the sister of late actor Michael K. Williams is speaking out about her brother’s fatal overdose. Us Weekly confirmed in September 2021 that Williams, known for his role as ...