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Memorial For Actor Michael K. Williams Held In Harrisburg [Video] Memorial For Actor Michael K. Williams Held In Harrisburg [Video]
Memorial For Actor Michael K. Williams Held In Harrisburg [Video] A memorial service for "The Wire" and "Boardwalk Empire" star, Michael Kenneth Williams was held in Harrisburg on Tuesday. Posted by St. Stephen's Episcopal Cathedral on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 The memorial service was held at St. Stephen's Episcopal Cathedral located at 221 N Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17101. Harrisburg is the adoptive city of Williams after he became friends with several locals when he was visiting the area around the time he was filming "The Wire," according to Pennlive. His mother current lives in  the city. Williams got his breakout role shortly after his 25th …

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No Doubt He Created A Most Memorable Villain: Michael K. Williams Of 'The Wire' Dies No Doubt He Created A Most Memorable Villain: Michael K. Williams Of 'The Wire' Dies
No Doubt He Created A Most Memorable Villain: Michael K. Williams Of 'The Wire' Dies TRIBUTE: Even if you don't instantly recognize the name, you no doubt recall the cigarette, the long coat and the shotgun -- or his character's motto: "It's all in the game, yo." Actor Michael Kenneth Williams, best known for portraying the Robin Hood-like criminal Omar Little on the cable show "The Wire," was found dead Monday at his Brooklyn penthouse. He was 54. “It is with deep sorrow that the family announces the passing of Emmy nominated actor Michael Kenneth Williams," a representative said. "They ask for your privacy while grieving this unsurmountable loss." Tributes poured in as …

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