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Michael K. Williams entered the entertainment industry—but it was his portrayal of a freelance stickup man in Baltimore that made him a star of historic and narrative-shifting proportions. As many have long professed, there is more than one way to be gay.

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Drug dealer who sold fatal dose of heroin to Michael K. Williams pleads guilty

Michael K. Williams with fentanyl-laced heroin, which resulted in the actor’s death in 2021.Irvin Cartagena, also known as Green Eyes, sold the drug “in broad daylight in New York City, feeding addiction and causing tragedy”, lawyer Damien Williams told a Manhattan federal courtroom (via BBC News).The Wire star, who famously played the the role of Omar Little, was found dead at his Brooklyn penthouse apartment at the age of 54 after an overdose.“On or about September 5, 2021, members of the drug trafficking organisation sold Michael K Williams heroin, which was laced with fentanyl and a fentanyl analogue, with Cartagena executing the hand-to-hand transaction,” legal documents stated.Despite knowing that the product led to Williams’ death, Cartagena and his co-conspirators “continued to sell fentanyl-laced heroin in broad daylight amidst residential apartment buildings in Brooklyn and Manhattan”, the court was told.Cartagena, 39, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess, with intent to distribute fentanyl analogue, fentanyl, and heroin.

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'I know you’re here' Michael K Williams honoured in tear-jerking tribute at the Emmys 2021

Netflix's The Crown.Tobias wasn't in attendance at the ceremony, with Kerry accepting the award on his behalf.Taking to Twitter to share their thoughts on the touching tribute, one fan wrote: "That was a really lovely thing to do.

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Michael K. Williams met with NYPD commissioner about a 'collaboration' before his death

Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said Tuesday that he met earlier this year with actor Michael K. Williams — who died this week of a suspected heroin overdose — and discussed efforts to "collaborate" with the NYPD. The death of the 54-year-old actor — who portrayed notorious stickup man Omar Little on "The Wire" — is not currently considered suspicious, but the city medical examiner’s office will ultimately determine how he died, the top cop confirmed on Fox’s "Good Day New York." He described Williams’ death as "very sad." "And I say that from someone that spoke to and met Michael earlier this year," the commissioner said.

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The Sopranos and Deadwood – it was the Baltimore-set crime series The Wire, broadcast on HBO between 2002 and 2008, that was the most innovative and highly regarded. Its creator, David Simon, conceived it as “Greek tragedy for the new millennium”.

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How The Wire's Michael K Williams got his iconic scar that helped him get famous

showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterThe Wire actor Michael K Williams was left with a huge scar down his face during a violent night in New York, but it ended up giving him a trademark look that helped launch his career.It comes as the 54-year-old star was found dead in his penthouse apartment in New York on Monday (September 6).Although no cause of death has been given, drug paraphernalia was found at his Brooklyn apartment.The five-time Emmy nominated actor shot to fame in 2002 as stick-up man Omar Little in the HBO crime drama, The Wire.However, it turns out that Michael's distinctive facial scar helped him achieve his breakout film role which ultimately led to his mainstream success.He had a scar

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Michael K. Williams (1966–2021), actor who starred in “The Wire”

Michael K. Williams was an actor best known for his portrayal of stickup man Omar Little in the HBO drama “The Wire.”Williams began his career as a dancer, appearing in music videos and touring with musicians including George Michael and Madonna.

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Where The Wire stars are now after death of Omar actor Michael K Williams – from Meghan Markle costars to heroin charges

THE Wire launched some of the biggest Hollywood careers - but equally some of the cast went on to find tragedy. Yesterday, we told how actor Michael K Williams, 54, was found dead of an unconfirmed drug overdose in his Brooklyn, New York home. Michael found fame playing complex criminal Omar Little on The Wire from 2002 to 2008, before land roles on Boardwalk Empire. He also nabbed supporting roles in Gone Baby Gone and 12 Years A Slave. But the actor had opened up about his battle with drugs and addiction Michael also opened up about his struggles with addiction, stemming from when The Wire ended.

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How did Michael K Williams die? The Wire star found dead in New York apartment

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Michael K Williams: The Wire and Broadwalk Empire star found dead aged 54

Brooklyn penthouse, according to reports. The 54-year-old, most famous for his role as notorious Baltimore stick-up man Omar Little in HBO’s The Wire, had been nominated for five Emmys in his glittering career.

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Drug dealer who sold fatal dose of heroin to Michael K. Williams pleads guilty

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