Parker Lee After Wendell Pierce and Aldis Hodge died at the age of 54, they led the actor Michael K Williams to pay tribute to him.
New York police said Williams was found dead at his home in Brooklyn on Monday. He played the role of a shotgun-wielding clubman Omar Little in HBO’s critically acclaimed crime drama, which is unforgettable.
No cause of death was given.
A representative confirmed the news, calling Williams’ death an “insurmountable loss.”
Tribute to Williams flooded, and he and his role in “The Wire” also won fame and applause for playing Albert “Chalk” White In the HBO series “Pontoon Empire”.
The 64-year-old Oscar-winning filmmaker Lee grew up in Brooklyn like Williams, and he shared a photo of himself with “my brother.”
He wrote on Instagram: “Our brother died today at his home in the People’s Republic of Brooklyn. I am Schuck drinking a bottle of Italian wine by himself-Brunello Di Montalcino. Our great man is leaving us. God bless.”
57-year-old Pierce and Williams starred in The Wire, playing the role of detective Bunker Moreland.
He wrote a touching Twitter post and said: “The depth of my love for this brother can only be compared to the depth of my pain of losing him. A very talented person who has the ability to express the human condition and portray those The lives of people who rarely promote humanity before he sings the truth.”
David Simon The creator of The Wire also pays tribute to Williams.
He posted a photo of the actor on Twitter and wrote: “Now I’m too timid to say everything that should be said. Michael is a good person and a rare talent. During our journey together, he always It deserves the best compliment. And today these words will not appear.”
Isiah Whitlock Jr also starred with Williams in The Wire and paid his respects on Twitter.
He said: “I was shocked and sad about the death of Michael K. Williams. One of the best brothers on earth, with the biggest heart. An amazing actor and soul. May you RIP. God bless.”
Hodge, the 34-year-old star of Miami Nights, said he was shocked by the news.
He wrote on Instagram: “I can’t even believe this.
“Resume, Mike. You have always been a good brother. A great artist and a better person. We will miss you.”
Top singer Mariah Carey Shared a smiling photo of her and Williams together.
She wrote on Instagram: “A beautiful soul, a beautiful person, I will always miss you. Thank you for blessing us with your talents.”
Award-winning actress Kerry Washington said: “It’s so sad. @bkbmg Thank you for the beauty and joy you bring to the world. Send love and prayers to your friends, family, and all those who worship you, including our worship of you, sir. “
Oscar winner Viola Davis said: “No! So sad. Man, I hope this is a different ending. Take a good rest.”
Hollywood Star Mark Wahlberg said: “RIP Michael K. Williams, so good in #BoardwalkEmpire. You will be missed.”
Giancarlo Esposito (Giancarlo Esposito) may be known for playing the drug lord Gus Flynn in the crime drama Breaking Bad, and he also paid tribute to Williams.
He said: “I have never met someone more caring, caring, and more beautiful than me. A true friend and dramatist. I will always miss you, my dear brother. Speedy.”
Actress and director Aisha Taylor described Williams as a “beautiful, passionate, and vast soul.”
She wrote on Twitter: “I feel lucky to know him, and we are all lucky to enjoy his incredible talent. He burns so brightly. Rest, MKW. You will always be king.”
Horror writer Stephen King said: “It is terrible, sad and unbelievable that we lost the talented Michael K. Williams at the age of 54.”
Veteran actor Coleman Domingo wrote on Twitter: “It’s really sad to hear about the passing of Michael K. Williams. An amazing actor.”
In the statement, Williams became the star network HBO described his death as an “immeasurable loss.”
It said: “We are very shocked to learn that Michael Kenneth Williams has passed away. He has been a member of the HBO family for more than 20 years.
“Although the whole world knows his great talent as an artist, we know that Michael is a dear friend, and all those lucky enough to work with him love him deeply.
“We express our deepest condolences to his family and bring him immeasurable losses.”
