"It is with deep sadness that the family announces the death of Emmy-nominated actor Michael Kenneth Williams," a representative of his family told the site Deadline.
Williams was known for his role as Chalky White in the series "Boardwalk empire" and as Omar Little in the TV series "The wire".
Barack Obama has previously highlighted Michael K Williams' character as his favorite in "The Wire", according to CBS News.
It must be Omar, right?
I mean, that guy is incredible, right? ”The former president said in an interview.
"And it was one of the best series of all time."
Michael K Williams was nominated for his role in the miniseries "When they see us" in 2019 and previously also for his contributions in "The night of" and "Bessie".
This year he is nominated for his role as Montrose Freeman in the HBO series "Lovecraft country".
There is no suspicion of crime in connection with the death, a police source told the New York Post.