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'Wire' actor Michael K. Williams found dead in apartment

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'Wire' actor Michael K. Williams found dead in apartment

'Wire' actor Michael K. Williams found dead in apartment

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Williams, an actor best known for his role as Omar Little on HBO’s “The Wire,” has died at the age of 54.

Williams was found dead in his New York City apartment, a law enforcement official told CNN.


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