Michael K. Williams, the American actor who had made a name for himself by portraying some of the most talked-about Black gay men on-screen, is no more. But, was he married in real life? Did he have a wife?
The actor was found “face-down” and unconscious in the dining room of his residence, according to New York Post, who learned from the law-enforcement sources that they suspected a “heroin overdose”.
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Did Michael K Williams have a wife?
No, Michael was not married and did not have a wife at the time of his demise.
The actor kept his personal life under wraps, but several fans wondered if he was gay, owing to his portrayal of certain characters on-screen.
Michael did not identify as gay himself, although he portrayed many homosexual characters.
An NYT article noted that the actor “relished the sheer liberty of carousing around a space unencumbered.”
Furthermore, the actor had a history of dating women, and his rumored relationship with Tasha Smith is a well-known one.
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Actor identified himself with Omar
Michael rose to popularity after essaying the famous character Omar Little on The Wire.
The role went on to become a breakthrough for him in terms of redefining his image as an actor. The main aspect of the character that sparked conversation among the viewers was his sexuality as a gay man, and Michael was heaped with praise for nailing it.
He once told NYT that Omar is everything he ever wished he could be. “Omar is this dark-skinned outspoken man in the hood who didn’t care what anyone thought of him,” he said.
Fans pay tribute
Upon hearing about Michael’s passing, fans rushed to Twitter to pay him their heartfelt tributes.
One tweeted, “The passing of Michael K Williams hits about as hard as Superman dying when I was a kid or John Lennon in my younger years. I’d watch anything he was in. If you’ve never seen The Wire, do yourself a favor and go find it. Omar is unforgettable.”
Another wrote, “In Hollywood and Advertising, Michael K. Williams Set the Bar for Depth and Authenticity”
“I am very sad about Michael K. Williams. I admired what he brought to his craft from the first time I saw him on screen,” tweeted another.
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