Hollywood actor Michael Wright, best known for his role in The Five Heartbeats, has passed away at the age of 70. The news of his death was confirmed by his wife, Susan Wright, on Saturday, August 22, via an Instagram post.
The family said that more information would be shared in the coming days, when they are ready to do so. At present, the cause of his death has not been made public.
Michael Wright passes away
Susan shared a statement on Instagram following her husband’s death. In the post, she wrote, “It is with profound sadness and an unimaginable heaviness in my heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, Michael Wright.” The family has asked for privacy at this difficult time.
The statement further added, “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. 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 (sic).”
In the statement, Susan Wright acknowledged the outpouring of support for the family and requested privacy as they grieve his loss. She also urged people to avoid sharing unconfirmed information or speaking on behalf of the family, adding, “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. We respectfully ask the public, members of the media, and those who knew and admired Michael to please allow our family the privacy and grace to grieve during this incredibly difficult time. We also ask that people refrain from sharing unconfirmed information or speaking on behalf of our family (sic).”
Michael Wright’s known work
In her film career, he featured in several films and TV shows. His famous works include The Wanderers, V: The Final Battle, The Laundromat, New York Undercover, Daring Capers, The Principal and others. As per details available on IMDb, Michael Wright won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the 1983 Venice Film Festival for Streamers.
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