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Michael K. Williams' Drug Dealer Gets 10 Years in Prison for Role in Actor's Death
Cartagena pleaded guilty in April and apologized for his role in the death of the famous actor.

72-Year-Old Drug Dealer Tied to Michael K. Williams’ Fatal Overdose Gets 30 Months In Prison
A judge sentenced Carlos Macci, 72, to 30 months in prison in addition to three years of supervised release

Michael K. Williams Death: ‘The Wire’ Creator Urges Leniency in Sentencing of Dealer Who Sold Fatal Fentanyl Dose to Actor
David Simon says the man who sold the drugs to Williams was also dealing with addiction.

Man Who Sold Fatal Heroin Dose to Michael K. Williams Pleads Guilty
Michael K. Williams died in 2021 of acute intoxication from the fentanyl-laced heroin sold to him by a dealer named Irvin Cartagena, who has pleaded guilty.

4 Men Charged With Distributing Narcotics That Killed Michael K. Williams Plead Not Guilty (UPDATE)
All four men arrested in connection with Michael K. Williams’ overdose pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to charges of narcotics conspiracy resulting in death.

25 Iconic Quotes About Money
The 25 best money quotes and lyrics that will motivate you, including lines from J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, Beyonce, LeBron James, & more.

50 Cent Targets Michael K. Williams Again After Actor’s Cause of Death Revealed
Even though people called him out the first time, 50 Cent once again took to Instagram to post about the tragic death of Michael K. Williams.

Michael K. Williams' Cause of Death Has Been Determined
Michael K. Williams' cause of death has been determined by New York City's Chief Medical Examiner. The 46-year-old actor passed on Sept. 6 in the city.

Watch Kerry Washington Pay Tribute to Michael K. Williams at 2021 Emmys
Kerry Washington honored the late actor Michael K. Williams at the 2021 Emmy Awards, where he was nominated for his performance in 'Lovecraft Country.'

Jamie Foxx Pays Tribute to Michael K. Williams in Emotional Video
On Friday, TMZ caught up with Jamie Foxx outside a restaurant in Beverly Hills, where the actor shared his thoughts on the late Michael K. Williams.

How Social Media Brought to Light Michael K. Williams's Dancing Past to Fans
Many fans discovered so much about Michael K. Williams' early life and his passion for dancing through social media after the iconic TV actor's untimely death.

Courtney B. Vance Says ‘Lovecraft Country’ Cancellation ‘Doesn’t Make Sense,’ Pays Tribute to Michael K. Williams
Vance also used the occasion to express his disappointment over HBO's surprising decision to cancel 'Lovecraft Country' after just a single season.

'The Wire' Creator David Simon Pens Heartfelt Tribute to Michael K. Williams: 'He Gave Us An Astounding Gift'
Just a week after the tragic death of Michael K. Williams, 'The Wire' creator David Simon penned a tribute to the late actor in the New York Times.

Akon Criticized for Saying Rich People Have More Issues Than the Poor
The Grammy-nominated artist made the comments while speaking on the recent death of Michael K. Williams, who died this week from a suspected drug overdose.

'Oh Indeed': Michael K. Williams' Most Memorable TV Roles
A look back at Michael K. Williams' acting legacy & TV roles, including his work on 3 of HBO's best series: 'The Wire', 'The Sopranos', & 'Boardwalk Empire'.

50 Cent Dragged for Insensitive Post Regarding Death of Michael K. Williams (UPDATE)
In a since-deleted Instagram post, 50 Cent used Michael K. Williams' death to promote 'Raising Kanan' and the stunt rubbed people the wrong way.

Wendell Pierce Pens Message Remembering 'The Wire’ Co-Star Michael K. Williams
Wendell Pierce shares a series of tweets remembering 'The Wire' co-star Michael K. Williams in wake of the news that he was found dead at his Brooklyn home.

Michael K. Williams’ ‘The Wire’ Castmates, Chance the Rapper, and More Mourn Death of Beloved Actor
The entertainment world is mourning the loss of Michael K. Williams, after the beloved 'The Wire' actor was found dead in his New York City apartment.