Actor Michael Wright, who is best known for his roles in The Five Heartbeats, Sugar Hill, V, and Oz, has died at the age of 70 on Aug. 19 in Los Angeles.
“It is with profound sadness and an unimaginable heaviness in my heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, Michael Wright,” his wife, Susan Wright, shared on Instagram (per Variety).
TMZ further reported that he died after suffering “heart failure coupled with complications of a rare degenerative neurological disease called Marchiafava-Bignami.”
Throughout his career, he appeared in more than 50 movies and television shows. One of his most famous roles was in The Five Heartbeats, which was a 1991 movie directed by Robert Townsend and was about a fictional Motown group. In the movie, Wright played the lead vocalist, Eddie King Jr., who deals with alcohol and drug addiction that ultimately forces him to leave the band.
“Michael was a husband, a father (Manon Wright, Byron Barr, Brittney Briggs, Brianna Barr, Sir Barr, a grandfather (Yoko), loved one, a friend, and an extraordinary artist whose work touched generations,” Susan’s statement continued. “Many knew and loved him through ‘The Five Heartbeats,’ ‘The Wanderers,’ ‘V,’ ‘The Principal,’ ‘Streamers,’ and the many other characters he brought to life throughout his remarkable career. His talent, presence, and contributions to film and television will live on, but to those of us who loved him personally, he was so much more than the roles the world knew him for.
“Our family is grieving an enormous and deeply personal loss. We understand how much Michael meant to so many people, and we are grateful for the love, prayers, memories, and condolences already being shared. … In the coming days, when we are ready, we will share additional information regarding Michael’s life, legacy, and how we intend to honor and celebrate him.
“Michael, your work will live forever, but your love will live even longer in the hearts of those who knew you best. Rest peacefully, my love. You will be missed beyond words.”
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