Michael K Williams

fretmeister

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-58470253

Gutted. Fantastic actor in everything he did, not just as Omar Little.

Dontgiveupyourdayjob

Yeah just heard that, very sad. One of the best characters in one of the best dramas ever.

Not seen in him in much else to be honest, but will always remember him fondly for that brilliant performance alone.

munckee

Never watched the Wire but he was good in Hap and Leonard. Shame. 

Jalapeno

Word in heaven is "Yo ! Omar Coming !"

Gutted, especially if drug related given his characters.

Sassafras

Easily my favourite character in The Wire.

StefB

Huge shame.

His character Chalky White in Boardwalk Empire was a menacing yet complex highlight of the show.

vasselmeyer

StefB said:

Huge shame.

His character Chalky White in Boardwalk Empire was a menacing yet complex highlight of the show.

Chalky White was an amazing character. Here's my favourite scene when he interrogates a KKK member:

FelineGuitars

He was great in every role he played 

jonnyburgo

A real talent, such a shame