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, ...

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 ...

Michael K. Williams' legacy lives on. "I just miss his kindness, he was such a gentle, kind soul," Chambers said the actor, known for roles in Boardwalk Empire, Lovecraft Country and more. "He was ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Emmy-nominated actor Michael Kenneth Williams,” a rep for the ...

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 ...

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, ...

Cable television revolutionized the medium at the turn of the 21st century, pushing the boundaries of what television could be. Its full potential wasn't realized until the end of the '90s, when its ...

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 ...