Actor Michael K. Williams, who played Omar Little on The Wire found dead

<p>Actor Michael K. Williams, who is known for his role Omar Little, the rogue robber of drug dealers on The Wire has died at the age of 54.</p> <p>Williams was found dead Monday afternoon in his Brooklyn penthouse apartment, according to the New York City police. His death is being investigated as a possible drug overdose.</p> <p>Omar Little, a character based on real people from Baltimore, was probably the most beloved character among the devoted fans of The Wire. The&nbsp;HBO show ran from 2002 to 2008 and is among the most watched shows on streaming services.</p> <p>Michael Williams was a regular on many acclaimed HBO series, including Boardwalk Empire, The Night Of and &ldquo;Lovecraft Country.</p> <p>He also acted in critically acclaimed films including Inherent Vice, 12 Years a Slave, and Gone Baby Gone among many others.</p> <p>Also Watch |&nbsp;<a href=https://www.editorji.com/story/bob-dylan-sued-for-allegedly-grooming-sexually-abusing-12-year-old-girl-in-1965-1629191517522 target=_blank>Bob Dylan sued for allegedly grooming, sexually abusing 12-year-old girl in 1965</a></p>