Actor Michael K Williams found dead in his New York apartment

New York City police announced that they have found actor Michael K.

Williams, dead in his apartment Monday.

The late actor was 54 years old.

A New York Police Department spokesman said Williams was found dead in his Brooklyn apartment after an emergency phone call at 2 p.m. (1800 GMT) to emergency services.

"It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Emmy-nominated actor Michael Kenneth Williams," a representative of the Williams family said, calling her death an "insurmountable loss."

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