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Michael K Williams' Nephew Hopes Convicted Drug Dealer Finds God in Prison

Published: 04/07/2023

Michael K. Williams' family is trying to move on from the trauma they've endured since his overdose, and his nephew says that process includes hoping the heroin dealer who sold the fatal batch to Michael finds help behind bars. The late 'Wire' star's nephew, Dominic Dupont, tells TMZ ... the…

'The Wire' Star Michael K. Williams' Drug Dealer Pleads Guilty in Overdose Death Case

Published: 04/05/2023

The man whom prosecutors claim caused Michael K. Williams' death by giving him dirty drugs has pled guilty in a plea deal ... and could see serious prison time. 39-year-old Irvin Cartagena pleaded guilty Wednesday in NYC to one count of conspiring to distribute drugs in connection to the late…

Michael K. Williams Honored With Orioles Announcer's Home Run Call, 'Best Not Miss'

Published: 09/08/2021

"You come at the king, you best not miss." Baltimore Orioles announcer Kevin Brown had an awesome tribute to the late Michael K. Williams on Tuesday ... by reciting one of the actor's most iconic lines while making a home run call. Of course, MKW's Omar Little from "The Wire" is widely considered…

Tiffany Haddish Emotional About Deaths of Friends Michael K. and Fuquan

Published: 09/08/2021

Tiffany Haddish is really going through it, grieving the loss of her friends, Fuquan Johnson and Michael K. Williams -- and while she's sending love to their families, she's also hoping others learn from their tragic deaths. We got the comedian/actress leaving Jimmy Kimmel's show Tuesday, where…

Akon On Michael K. Williams, Famous and Rich Have Tougher Time Than Poor

Published: 09/08/2021

Akon is mourning the loss of his good friend Michael K. Williams, and says he's the latest example of how the "facade of success" can send celebrities into a tailspin. We got the artist Tuesday at Petrossian in L.A., and he said although he was close to Michael, they hadn't seen each other since…

Michael K. Williams to be Honored by Bill Aiming to Reduce Mass Incarceration

Published: 09/08/2021

Michael K. Williams' name will live on in the form of a law aiming to reduce mass incarceration ... if a Brooklyn politician has her way. New York State Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn -- who reps Michael's home neighborhood of East Flatbush -- tells TMZ ... she and her team are working…

George Foreman Says Late Michael K. Williams Will Be Missed in Biopic

Published: 09/08/2021

George Foreman sounds like he was really looking forward to Michael K. Williams acting in his biopic ... telling us the late actor could've carried the entire movie. The boxing legend tells TMZ ... Michael was the perfect fit to play his trainer and mentor Doc Broadus in his upcoming biopic, and…

Michael K. Williams Apparent Overdose Death, Cops Looking for Drug Dealer

Published: 09/07/2021

Michael K. Williams' death of an apparent drug overdose has triggered a criminal investigation ... because law enforcement sources tell TMZ cops are trying to locate the drug dealer. Our law enforcement sources say NYPD detectives are conducting an investigation into the origin of the narcotics…

The Rock, Victor Cruz Pay Tribute To Michael K. Williams, 'You'll Be Missed!'

Published: 09/07/2021

Tributes for Michael K. Williams are pouring in from the sports world after his shocking death Monday morning ... with star athletes and pro teams honoring the late actor on social media. Dwayne Johnson -- who worked with Williams in the 2013 film "Snitch" -- penned an emotional message on…

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Michael K. Williams' Family Believes Oscar, Emmy Coming Despite Emmy Loss

Michael K. Williams' family is convinced a posthumous Oscar and Emmy is in the cards ... based on not-yet-released projects he starred in before his tragic passing. Dominic Dupont, Michael's nephew, tells TMZ ... while the family's bummed Michael didn't win outstanding supporting actor in a drama series for "Lovecraft Country," they're hopeful a few upcoming projects could clinch him the coveted gold statues. We caught up with Dominic after the Emmys and he told us he was bummed his uncle didn't get an Emmy (it went to Tobias Menzies for his portrayal of Prince Phillip in "The Crown"), but he told us he very much appreciated Kerry Washington's gesture in honoring him onstage.

Jamie Foxx Gets Emotional Over Death of Michael K. Williams

Jamie Foxx gave a street eulogy for Michael K. Williams, and it was emotional, stirring and clearly heartfelt.

'The Wire' Star Andre Royo Wants to Keep Michael K. Williams' Light Shining

Andre Royo -- one of Michael K. Williams' co-stars on "The Wire" -- says the entire 'Wire' family is feeling the loss ... but he's encouraging people to keep spreading the late actor's positivity.

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'The Wire' Star Andre Royo Wants to Keep Michael K. Williams' Light Shining

Michael K. Williams Honored With Orioles Announcer's Home Run Call, 'Best Not Miss'

Tiffany Haddish Emotional About Deaths of Friends Michael K. and Fuquan

Akon On Michael K. Williams, Famous and Rich Have Tougher Time Than Poor

Michael K. Williams to be Honored by Bill Aiming to Reduce Mass Incarceration

George Foreman Says Late Michael K. Williams Will Be Missed in Biopic

Michael K. Williams Apparent Overdose Death, Cops Looking for Drug Dealer

The Rock, Victor Cruz Pay Tribute To Michael K. Williams, 'You'll Be Missed!'

Michael K. Williams' Family Believes Oscar, Emmy Coming Despite Emmy Loss

Jamie Foxx Gets Emotional Over Death of Michael K. Williams

'The Wire' Star Andre Royo Wants to Keep Michael K. Williams' Light Shining

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