Stars are paying tribute to Michael K. Williams following his death. On Sept. 6, the actor's publicist, Marianna Shafran, confirmed the news in a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter: "It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Emmy-nominated actor Michael Kenneth Williams. They ask for your privacy while grieving this insurmountable loss." Williams was well-known for his role as Omar Little on The Wire, which aired from 2002 to 2008 and starred in a number of other projects since, including Lovecraft Country, which earned him an Emmy nomination for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series.
Shortly after his death was announced, costars, friends, and fans of the actor began posting heartfelt tributes on social media. Director Ava DuVernay, who worked with Michael on When They See Us, remembered Michael's legacy on Instagram, writing, "Maya Angelou once said, your legacy lives on in every life you touch.
Shortly after his death was announced, costars, friends, and fans of the actor began posting heartfelt tributes on social media. Director Ava DuVernay, who worked with Michael on When They See Us, remembered Michael's legacy on Instagram, writing, "Maya Angelou once said, your legacy lives on in every life you touch.
- 9/7/2021
- by Kelsie Gibson
- Popsugar.com
Michael K. Williams has died at 54. The actor's publicist, Marianna Shafran, confirmed the news in a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter on Sept. 6: "It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Emmy-nominated actor Michael Kenneth Williams. They ask for your privacy while grieving this insurmountable loss."
The onscreen veteran and television legend had a career that spanned decades. Following more minor roles on The Sopranos and Law & Order, Williams landed his breakout performance as Omar Little on The Wire, which aired from 2002 to 2008. The Shakespearean stick-up man is considered to be among the greatest characters in television history.
Williams went on to appear on Boardwalk Empire, The Night Of, When They See Us, and Bessie. His recent performance as Montrose Freeman on Lovecraft Country earned him a nomination for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series at the Emmy Awards on Sept. 19. The...
The onscreen veteran and television legend had a career that spanned decades. Following more minor roles on The Sopranos and Law & Order, Williams landed his breakout performance as Omar Little on The Wire, which aired from 2002 to 2008. The Shakespearean stick-up man is considered to be among the greatest characters in television history.
Williams went on to appear on Boardwalk Empire, The Night Of, When They See Us, and Bessie. His recent performance as Montrose Freeman on Lovecraft Country earned him a nomination for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series at the Emmy Awards on Sept. 19. The...
- 9/6/2021
- by Kelsey Garcia
- Popsugar.com
The Wire star Wendell Pierce — among other cast members — paid tribute to fellow series actor Michael K. Williams Monday after news broke that Williams died at the age of 54.
“The depth of my love for this brother can only be matched by the depth of my pain learning of his loss,” Pierce, who played Detective William “Bunk” Moreland on the HBO series, wrote on Twitter. “An immensely talented man with the ability to give voice to the human condition portraying the lives of those whose humanity is seldom elevated until he sings their truth.
“The depth of my love for this brother can only be matched by the depth of my pain learning of his loss,” Pierce, who played Detective William “Bunk” Moreland on the HBO series, wrote on Twitter. “An immensely talented man with the ability to give voice to the human condition portraying the lives of those whose humanity is seldom elevated until he sings their truth.
- 9/6/2021
- by Brenna Ehrlich
- Rollingstone.com
Michael K. Williams, the actor who portrayed stickup-man-cum-antihero Omar Little in The Wire and racketeer Chalky White in Boardwalk Empire, died Monday inside his Brooklyn home at the age of 54. Williams’ rep, Marianna Shafran, confirmed the actor’s death to Rolling Stone. A rep for the New York Police Department added that Williams was found dead in his home in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn at approximately 2 p.m. A cause of death was not immediately revealed, pending the results of the city’s medical examiner.
“It is with deep...
“It is with deep...
- 9/6/2021
- by Jason Newman
- Rollingstone.com
Michael K. Williams, the mesmerizing actor and five-time Emmy nominee best known for his role as Baltimore stick-up man Omar Little on HBO’s The Wire, has died, his rep told The Hollywood Reporter. He was 54.
“It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Emmy-nominated actor Michael Kenneth Williams. They ask for your privacy while grieving this insurmountable loss,” his longtime rep, Marianna Shafran of Shafran PR, said.
Williams was found in his Brooklyn home on Monday afternoon, a New York Police Department rep told THR. No cause of death was immediately available.
More recently, Williams portrayed Montrose Freeman on HBO’s Lovecraft ...
“It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Emmy-nominated actor Michael Kenneth Williams. They ask for your privacy while grieving this insurmountable loss,” his longtime rep, Marianna Shafran of Shafran PR, said.
Williams was found in his Brooklyn home on Monday afternoon, a New York Police Department rep told THR. No cause of death was immediately available.
More recently, Williams portrayed Montrose Freeman on HBO’s Lovecraft ...
Michael K. Williams, the mesmerizing actor and five-time Emmy nominee best known for his role as Baltimore stick-up man Omar Little on HBO’s The Wire, has died, his rep told The Hollywood Reporter. He was 54.
“It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Emmy-nominated actor Michael Kenneth Williams. They ask for your privacy while grieving this insurmountable loss,” his longtime rep, Marianna Shafran of Shafran PR, said.
Williams was found in his Brooklyn home on Monday afternoon, a New York Police Department spokesperson told THR. No cause of death was available.
More recently, Williams portrayed Montrose Freeman on HBO’s Lovecraft Country, for ...
“It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Emmy-nominated actor Michael Kenneth Williams. They ask for your privacy while grieving this insurmountable loss,” his longtime rep, Marianna Shafran of Shafran PR, said.
Williams was found in his Brooklyn home on Monday afternoon, a New York Police Department spokesperson told THR. No cause of death was available.
More recently, Williams portrayed Montrose Freeman on HBO’s Lovecraft Country, for ...
Exclusive: After spending 10 years at Stan Rosenfield & Associates, talent publicist Marianna Shafran is launching her own PR company, Shafran PR. The company will be based in Los Angeles and she will handle personal PR for film and television actors. Among the clients following her are: John Goodman, Kit Harington, Michael Kenneth Williams, Dennis Haysbert and recent Black Panther breakout star Winston Duke.
Shafran began her career as an assistant to Stan Rosenfield before being promoted to publicist and ultimately being named VP of Talent, the position she held until her recent departure from the firm.
“Fresh out of college, I had the privilege of learning publicity from the legendary PR Executive Stan Rosenfield. Through his incredible wisdom and guidance, I gained essential knowledge of all aspects of the field while honing my skills,” said Shafran. “Learning from Stan over the last decade has been invaluable and I’m incredibly...
Shafran began her career as an assistant to Stan Rosenfield before being promoted to publicist and ultimately being named VP of Talent, the position she held until her recent departure from the firm.
“Fresh out of college, I had the privilege of learning publicity from the legendary PR Executive Stan Rosenfield. Through his incredible wisdom and guidance, I gained essential knowledge of all aspects of the field while honing my skills,” said Shafran. “Learning from Stan over the last decade has been invaluable and I’m incredibly...
- 4/5/2018
- by Anita Busch
- Deadline Film + TV
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