Michael K. Williams leaves behind his son, Elijah Anderson.
The 54-year-old star, who was known for his roles in The Wire and Boardwalk Empire, was found dead in his apartment on Monday, September 6th, 2021.
Emotional tributes have poured in on social media after the death of the actor.
Michael K. Williams dead at 54
NYPD has confirmed to Variety that Michael K. Williams was found dead in his home on September 6th, 2021.
“It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Emmy nominated actor Michael Kenneth Williams,” the actor’s representative told The Hollywood Reporter.
“They ask for your privacy while grieving this unsurmountable loss.”
Apart from The Wire and Boardwalk Empire, Michael was known for his roles in the biopic Bessie, The Night Of, Gone Baby Gone, 12 Years a Slave, When We Rise, among many more.
Wendell Pierce and James Gunn are some of many celebrities who paid their respects to Michael.
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Who is Elijah Anderson?
Michael is survived by his son, Elijah Anderson.
According to his Instagram account, Elijah is an artist and illustrator who regularly posts content about his artwork on social media.
His bio states that he is a “Multidisciplinary visual artist currently residing in Brooklyn, NY. Multiple collaborations/features including Popeye Magazine, NY Mag, Saucony Originals, BookWorks, and Bar Part Time.”
Other information about Elijah is scarce at the time of writing as Michael’s family has asked for privacy during this time.
The Wire actor shared a picture with his son on Instagram on January 17th, 2021, followed by the caption: “I [heart] In Son. ”
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Elijah pays tribute to father on Instagram
Although Elijah hasn’t opened up about his father’s death, he paid a subtle tribute to the actor on Instagram.
Taking to his Instagram Stories, he shared a picture of young Michael walking down a street.
RIP Michael K. Williams. Our thoughts are with the actor’s family and friends during this difficult time.
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