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The Wire

Dealer in Michael K. Williams Case Gets 2-Year Sentence

‘A LIFETIME OF ADDICTION’

Friends of the late actor, including ‘The Wire’ co-creator David Simon, pleaded for leniency in the case.

AJ McDougall | Published Jul 25, 2023

‘Wire’ Creator: Don’t Jail Man in Michael K. Williams’ Death

HAVE MERCY

Four people pleaded guilty to charges in connection with Michael K. Williams’ fatal overdose.

Dan Ladden-Hall | Published Jul 07, 2023

How Wendell Pierce ‘Communed’ With His Dead Mom on Broadway

‘I’M HUNGRIER’

Wendell Pierce talks connecting with his dead mother on a Broadway stage, his Tony nomination, facing and fighting racism, Michael K. Williams, and his “hunger” for lead roles.

Tim Teeman | Published Jun 09, 2023

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‘The Wire’ Creator Dumped by HBO While Picketing HBO

‘THE WRITE THING’

David Simon is just one of several showrunners who have seen their overall deals with studios disappear since the WGA strike began a week ago.

Laura Bradley | Published May 08, 2023

‘The Wire’ Star Thanks New York After Finding ‘Life’s Work’

FOUND IT

Wendell Pierce, who recently starred on Broadway in “Death of a Salesman” said the lost journal was “a needle in the haystack of New York City.”

Decca Muldowney | Published Apr 29, 2023

Lance Reddick’s Family Skeptical of Reported Cause of Death

‘WHOLLY INCONSISTENT’

An attorney for the family said the conclusion that Reddick died of heart disease was not the result of an autopsy, and did not reflect his healthy lifestyle.

Victor Swezey | Published Apr 08, 2023

Cause of Death Revealed for The Wire’s Lance Reddick

SHOCKING

Reddick, 60, was found dead in his home on March 17 shortly after going on a press tour for “John Wick 4.”

Erik Uebelacker | Published Apr 06, 2023

Dealer Who Sold Drugs to Michael K. Williams Pleads Guilty

JUSTICE

Irvin Cartagena was part of a criminal group that continued peddling the drug even after they knew it had killed the “Wire” star.

Victor Swezey | Published Apr 05, 2023

Lance Reddick’s Grieving Wife Thanks Fans—Especially Gamers

‘LANCE LOVED YOU’

The actor from “The Wire,” the “John Wick” franchise, and the game Destiny died this week at age 60.

‘The Wire’ Star Lance Reddick Dies at 60

‘A BEAUTIFUL PERSON’

The actor apparently died of natural causes, according to a TMZ report.

Josh Fiallo | Published Mar 17, 2023

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