Sad news to report….
Michael Wright, the acclaimed American film and television actor best known for his electrifying portrayal of Eddie King Jr. in the 1991 musical drama The Five Heartbeats, passed away at the age of 70.
His wife made an announcement on IG.
“Our family is grieving an enormous and deeply personal loss,” Susan Wright wrote, adding, “Michael, your work will live forever, but your love will live even longer in the hearts of those who knew you best. Rest peacefully, my love. You will be missed beyond words.”
He was know for his incredible roles in the films The Five Heartbeats (1991), ‘’ Streamers (1983) for which he won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor, and Sugar Hill
(1994), and for his television roles Elias Taylor in V:
The Series (1984-1985), [2) Omar White in Oz (2001-
2003), and Lazarus Prime in Black Lightning (2019). Prayers to his family and fans.
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