The Wire actor Michael K Williams died of drug overdose, reveals autopsy report

Michael K Williams, 54, known for playing Omar Little in the HBO series The Wire, was found dead in his New York apartment. His autopsy report revealed that the actor died of drug overdose.

Actor Michael K Williams died of acute drug intoxication in what New York City’s medical examiner said Friday was an accidental death. Williams, known for playing Omar Little on The Wire and an Emmy Award nominee this year, had fentanyl, parafluorofentanyl, heroin and cocaine in his system when he died on September 6 in Brooklyn.

Williams, 54, was found dead by family members in his penthouse apartment. Police said at the time that they suspected a drug overdose. The city’s Office of Chief Medical Examiner said it would not comment further. A message-seeking comment was left with Williams’ representative.