American actor Michael K. Williams, made famous for his portrayal of Omar Little in the cult television series
The Wire
, was found dead Monday in an apartment in Brooklyn, New York, AFP learned from New York police.
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According to the
New York Post
daily
, the 54-year-old comedian died of an overdose.
He had mentioned his drug problems several times in recent years.
In addition to his character in The Wire, the actor was also known to have played Albert "Chaclky" White in the Boardwalk Empire series.