Actor Michael K. Williams dies at age 54

"The Wire’’ actor Michael K. Williams was found dead in his Brooklyn apartment Monday afternoon. Williams was found dead by his nephew in the living room of his Kent Avenue pad in the luxury Williamsburg high-rise, sources said. The Flatbush native — currently a 2021 Emmy Award nominee as best supporting actor for "Lovecraft Country" — was famous for his role as Omar Little in the gritty TV series "The Wire,’’ and as Chalky White in "Boardwalk Empire.’’