BAHAMIAN American actor Michael K Williams was found dead in his New York City apartment yesterday. He was 54 years old.

He was 54 years old.

Williams, best known for his role as Omar Little in the television drama “The Wire”, was born in New York to a Bahamian mother and an African American father.

He also had roles in television shows “Boardwalk Empire” and “Lovecraft Country” and in the movie “12 Years a Slave”.

CNN reported that a law enforcement source said investigators found drug paraphernalia near his body.

An investigation into his death is ongoing, CNN also reported.

In 2017, Williams received a Shining Star Tribute at the Bahamas International Film Festival.

The Emmy nominated actor was also seen in local TV commercials for REV Bahamas.

His representative, Marianna Shafran, released a statement confirming the death saying Williams’ family was grappling with “deep sorrow” at “this insurmountable loss”.

Williams, who had worked in tiny TV roles and as a backup dancer for hip-hop acts before landing the role, had said that reputation started to stick to him in real life.

“The character of Omar thrusted me into the limelight,” he told Stephen Colbert on “The Late Show” in 2016. “I had very low self esteem growing up, a high need to be accepted, a corny kid from the projects. So all of a sudden, I’m like, Omar, yo, I’m getting respect from people who probably would have took my lunch money as a kid.”

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