‘RIP to the legend Michael K. Williams’: Co-stars pay tribute to ‘Wire’ actor
The Post broke news of the acclaimed actor’s tragic death.The 54-year-old star, who was best known for his roles on “The Wire ” and “Boardwalk Empire” and was nominated for a 2021 Emmy for his performance in HBO’s “Lovecraft Country,” was found dead of a suspected drug overdose in his Brooklyn penthouse Monday afternoon, law enforcement sources said.“Shocked and saddened by the death of Michael K Williams,” tweeted actor Isiah Whitlock Jr., who played Maryland State Sen. Clay Davis opposite Williams’ Omar Little in HBO’s “The Wire.”“One of the nicest brothers on the planet with the biggest heart,” Whitlock continued.