By Obiajulu Chiagoziem

Tributes from Michael Williams’ colleagues have been coming in following his sudden demise.

The Wire actor was found dead at his Brooklyn home, and his Hollywood co-stars have paid him tributes.

The HBO watch wrote their own condolences to the deceased star who was one of them till death. “We are devastated to learn of the passing of Michael Kenneth Williams, a member of the HBO family for more than 20 years.

“While the world is aware of his immense talents as an artist, we knew Michael as a dear friend who was beloved by all who had the privilege to work with him. We send our deepest condolences to his family for this immeasurable loss.”

The Wire co-star and a very good friend to the deceased Wendell Pierce also sent in a lengthy tribute to his deceased friend, he wrote: “The depth of my love for this brother, can only be matched by the depth of my pain learning of his loss. A [sic] immensely talented man with the ability to give voice to the human condition portraying the lives of those whose humanity is seldom elevated until he sings their truth.”

He ended by saying “Farewell my friend”.