(CNN)Michael K. Williams, an histrion champion known for his relation arsenic Omar Little connected HBO's "The Wire," has died. He was 54.
Williams was recovered dormant successful his New York City apartment, a instrumentality enforcement authoritative told CNN.
Investigators recovered cause paraphernalia adjacent his body, the authoritative said.
CNN has contacted representatives of Williams for comment.
Williams, a New York City native, astir precocious appeared successful HBO's "Lovecraft Country" and the bid "F Is for Family." He starred arsenic Chalky White successful fours seasons of the prohibition-era play "Boardwalk Empire."
Williams was adjacent slated to co-star successful Sony's George Foreman biopic from George Tillman Jr., who was acceptable to direct.
Williams amassed a fig of accolades during his storied career, including 5 Emmy nominations. His archetypal was successful 2015 for his relation successful "Bessie" and different followed 2 years aboriginal for his portion successful "The Night Of."
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