Michael K. Williams R.I.P.

[NYC Composer]

If you haven't seen "The Wire", you missed one of the most compelling performances to ever grace television screens. MKW's Omar was a complex, disturbing and ultimately and utterly human portrayal, and just one of his many fine performances. I literally shouted "NO!!" at the screen when I read this:

Michael K. Williams, 'Wire' actor, found dead | CNN

Michael K. Williams, an actor best known for his role as Omar Little on HBO's "The Wire," has died. He was 54.

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[NoamL]

Rest in peace, a great actor. He was fantastic in Boardwalk Empire too.

 

[D Halgren]

Rest in peace, a great actor. He was fantastic in Boardwalk Empire too.

+1
And Hap and Leonard!

 

[DSKcomposer]

Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeee-iiiiiiiit!

Damn - always heard once you take a ride on the horse that you can never get off

His courtroom scene on The Wire is one of the greatest courtroom scenes in television history

 

[Quasar]

Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeee-iiiiiiiit!

Damn - always heard once you take a ride on the horse that you can never get off

His courtroom scene on The Wire is one of the greatest courtroom scenes in television history

Yes it is. The Wire is arguably the greatest serial drama ever created, the character of Omar is arguably the most compelling of all of the many fully-drawn characters it presented, and Williams portrayal is IMHO one the finest acting performances in the history of the medium.

Saddened and surprised to read this. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

 

[Shredoverdrive]

Amazing actor. It's really sad.

 

[Kyle Preston]

God what a bummer, his work is so remarkable. And his portrayal of Omar is probably the best TV character we'll see in our lifetimes, rest in peace Michael.

 

[Tim_Wells]

God what a bummer, his work is so remarkable. And his portrayal of Omar is probably the best TV character we'll see in our lifetimes, rest in peace Michael.

Agreed. The Wire ushered in a new golden age of television and Omar was the beloved standout. RIP.

 

[jonathanparham]

yeah I was shocked when I read this