Aldis Hodge, Niecy Nash and More of Hollywood Pay Tribute to Michael K. Williams: “A Talent Beyond Measure” - Hollywood Reporter

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In the wake of Michael K. Williams’ death on Monday, Hollywood figures took to social media to pay tribute to the actor best known for his roles on The Wire and Lovecraft Country. Williams was found dead at his home in Brooklyn on Monday. He was 54.

Aldis Hodge expressed his disbelief over Williams’ passing on Instagram, writing “I can’t even believe this. Rest in power, Mike. You were always a good brother. A fantastic artist and an even better human being. We’ll miss you.”

Niecy Nash took to Instagram as well to pay tribute to her When They See Us co-star, writing “You were a beautiful soul, a kind spirit & a good time… a talent beyond measure. Thank you for the many times we traded energy and you made me feel like family. You left us too soon… Praying for your loved ones.”

Giancarlo Esposito said of the actor on Instagram, “I have never met a more loving, caring, beautiful human being. A true friend and thespian. I will forever miss you my dear brother. Godspeed.”

Leslie Jones reflected on working with Williams on 2016’s Ghostbusters, stating on Instagram: “He was so nice to me when we did ghostbusters and we bonded on many levels!! Damn I was just thinking the next time I saw him I was gonna tell him how dope of an actor he is. Damn y’all we lost a good one. Rest in love my brother.”

Jesse Collins shared gratitude to Williams for their work together on DMX’s moving tribute at the 2021 BET Awards. Williams channeled the late rapper, who died in April of this year, memorializing his work with a musical tribute. “Honored to work with you on the DMX tribute. Thank u for all that u gave us. REST IN POWER!,” Collins wrote on Instagram, sharing a video of Williams’ performance.

Among Williams’ most recent performances was Montrose Freeman in HBO’s Lovecraft Country, for which he received a 2021 Emmy nomination for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series. But the frequent HBO star was best known for his roles as Omar Little in The Wire and as Chalky White in Boardwalk Empire.