How Michael K. Williams Died: Date of Death, Age of Death, Birthday, and More!
Michael K. Williams reached the not so modest age of 54 years. Find out the cause of death and more exciting information regarding the death of this famous actor.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Michael K. Williams was an American actor who had a net worth of $5 million dollars at the time of his death. He was probably best known for playing Omar on “The Wire.” He also appeared in “Boardwalk Empire.” Tragically, Michael died on September 6, 2021 at the age of 54.
How did Michael K. Williams die?
On September 6, 2021, Michael K. Williams was found dead of an overdose of fentanyl-laced heroin. He was 54. Four men were charged for distributing the drugs that led to his overdose.
| Cause of death | N/A |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 54 years |
| Profession | Actor, Choreographer, Dancer, Model, Voice Actor |
| Birthday | November 22, 1966 |
| Death date | September 6, 2021 |
| Place of death | N/A |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes
"My dream role is to portray someone like James Baldwin. I've always been a fan of his writing, and I feel like he's one of our unsung heroes. He's been pretty much forgotten, and I think he needs to be recognized. He had to go all the way to Europe to find recognition and acceptance, and I'd just like to bring him to the forefront."
Michael K. Williams
"I haven't had a problem with being typecast, but if I was only getting one type of role, I wouldn't mind. What I'm worried about is not working."
Michael K. Williams
"The arts saved my life."
Michael K. Williams
"People say they love the characters I've chosen in my career. But I didn't choose anything. I just happened to be working and these were offered to me."
Michael K. Williams
"I'm totally comfortable today with the success that Omar and 'The Wire' have brought me - living with that character, being recognized and remembered for that character."
Michael K. Williams
