Actor Michael K. Williams, who was best known for playing Omar Little on "The Wire," died Monday. Williams was found dead Monday afternoon by family members in his Brooklyn apartment, New York City police said.
He was 54. His death is being investigated as a possible drug overdose, the NYPD said.The medical examiner is investigating the cause of death.
Hollywood was shocked by the Emmy-nominated star's sudden death and penned moving tributes on social media. Isiah Whitlock Jr., who played crooked politician Clay Davis on "The Wire," tweeted that Williams was "one of the nicest brothers on the planet with the biggest heart.
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