Michael K. Williams, who played Omar Little in "The Wire" and was one of television's most recognisable performers in recent years, was discovered dead in his New York City apartment on Monday, authorities said.
The 54-year-death, old's which caused an outpouring of sadness among fans and former coworkers, triggered an outpouring of grief among fans and former colleagues who starred as the legendary Baltimore stick-up man in the groundbreaking television series.
"With deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Emmy nominated actor Michael Kenneth Williams", the actor's representative said.
Marianna Shafran of Shafran PR issued a statement while grieving this saying, "They ask for your privacy ".
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Williams was discovered dead in his Brooklyn residence by a family member, according to a New York Police Department officer.
The Brooklyn native was well-known for his role as a gay armed robber who specialised in robbing heroin dealers in the gritty thriller "The Wire.”
Williams has previously talked publicly about his prior issues with drug addiction, revealing that he had spent a large portion of his "The Wire" earnings on drugs.
A medical examiner will identify the cause of death, according to the NYPD.