Michael K. Williams Laid To Rest in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Just over a week after actor Michael K. Williams was found dead in his Brooklyn penthouse apartment, The Wire star was laid to rest yesterday in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where his mother has lived for more than 20 years.

Williams, known for his performance as Omar on The Wire, as well as countless other roles in a variety of spaces such as Community and most recently, Lovecraft Country, has been widely mourned by fans and peers including Wire creator David Simon, Wire co-star Wendell Pierce, Tiffany Haddish, Joe Budden and Buffalo Bills wideout Stefon Diggs. 

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Simon and Queen Latifah were in attendance at Williams’ Pennsylvania service and just…

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