Spike Lee, Wendell Pierce, Joel McHale and More Mourn Michael K. Williams: ‘An Actor for the Ages’

As the news broke on Monday that Michael K.

Williams had died at age 54 after being found in his Brooklyn residence, stars took to social media to remember the actor who starred in shows like “The Wire” and “Boardwalk Empire.”Director Spike Lee paid tribute to Williams in an Instagram post, featuring a photo of him and Williams cheering on the New York Knicks.

“Whew Lawd,Dis Is A Tough Day-1st We Lose The Great French Actor Jean Paul Belmondo And Now My Brother Michael K.

Williams,” Lee wrote.

“Our Brother Passed Away Today In His Home,Da People’s Republic Of Brooklyn.

I’m Shook.

Drinking A Bottle Of Italian Red Wine-Brunello Di Montalcino By Myself.

Our Greats Are Leaving Us Left And Right.

God Bless.”View this post on InstagramA post shared by Spike Lee (@officialspikelee)Director James Gunn posted on Twitter, calling Williams one of the most talented actors around.

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