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Actor Michael Wright of ‘The Five Heartbeats’ Dies, Wife Leads Tributes
Newsweek • • general
Key Points:
- Actor Michael Wright has died at age 70, confirmed by his wife Susan Wright on Instagram, though the cause of death was not disclosed.
- Wright was best known for his role as Eddie King Jr. in the 1991 musical drama The Five Heartbeats and won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor for the 1983 film Streamers.
- Over nearly five decades, Wright appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including the HBO series Oz and the crime drama Sugar Hill, earning recognition as an underrated talent.
- Tributes have poured in on social media, highlighting Wright’s impactful performances and his lasting legacy in the entertainment industry.
- Susan Wright indicated that further details about Michael’s life and how they will honor him will be shared in the coming days.
