Michael K. Williams Died of a Drug Overdose, Authorities Say

The actor known for “The Wire,” who was found dead in his apartment earlier this month, died of intoxication by a mixture of heroin, cocaine and fentanyl. He had been open about his struggle with addiction.

Opinion | The Question Michael K. Williams Asked Me Before Every Season of ‘The Wire’

As Omar Little, the actor bent his beautiful mind to a task that even the best writers and showrunners often avoid.

Michael K. Williams Brought His Whole Life to His Characters

While Omar Little on “The Wire” is his best-known role, the actor drew upon his family and neighborhood for a slew of larger-than-life parts.

Brooklyn Community Mourns Michael K. Williams: ‘He Never Stayed Away’

The actor, who was found dead on Monday, was remembered as a “regular guy” who constantly gave back to the East Flatbush neighborhood where he grew up.

How Michael K. Williams Made Omar Little His Own on ‘The Wire’

Williams and his colleagues on the show once spoke about how the role evolved for an oral history of the series.

Tributes to Michael K. Williams, Actor Who Gave ‘Voice to the Human Condition’

From co-stars of “The Wire” to musicians and authors, many took to social media on Monday to share their thoughts about the actor.

Michael K. Williams, Omar From ‘The Wire,’ Is Dead at 54

Mr. Williams, who also starred in “Boardwalk Empire” and “Lovecraft Country,” was best known for his role as Omar Little in the David Simon HBO series.