Michael Williams

Actor Michael K. Williams’ Cause of Death Ruled a Drug Overdose

The 54-year-old star of  “The Wire” — who was an Emmy nominee this year for his work on “Lovecraft Country” — died of acute intoxication from a lethal mix of fentanyl, p-fluorofentanyl, heroin and cocaine, the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner confirmed in a statement to media outlets Friday.