Michael K. Williams
Irvin Cartagena, 40, was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison for providing “The Wire” actor with fentanyl-laced heroin, causing his death.
“I would like to say, your honor, I’m sorry for what has happened,” the 72-year-old man told the judge.
The famed actor, who starred TV series including "The Wire" and “Boardwalk Empire,” overdosed in his Brooklyn penthouse apartment in September 2021.
Williams, 54, died of acute drug intoxication Sept. 6.
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The actor died of acute drug intoxication New York City’s medical examiner said on Friday.
The late actor was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in HBO’s “Lovecraft Country.”
The actor, best known for his role as Omar Little on HBO’s “The Wire,” died at the age of 54 earlier this month.
The Oscar nominee, who appeared in "The Night Of" alongside Williams, praised his late co-star as a "rare talent" and "unique soul."
The rapper promoted his own projects, misspelled Williams' name, and then doubled down after facing backlash.
A 2014 interview with "The Wire" co-stars is gaining renewed traction following Williams' death.