Michael Wright, Star of ‘The Five Heartbeats’ and ‘Sugar Hill,’ Dies at 70
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Actor Michael Wright, best known for his roles in "The Five Heartbeats," "Sugar Hill," and the television miniseries "V," has died at the age of 70. His death was announced by his wife, Susan Wright, in an Instagram post shared on Friday evening.
Over his acting career, the New York native built a memorable body of work across film and television. In addition to his signature film roles, Wright appeared in "Streamers" and "The Principal," and delivered notable television performances as a Resistance fighter in "V" and as the doomed inmate Omar White in the HBO series "Oz."
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The Hollywood ReporterHighlights television character work including 'Oz' and 'V'.
VarietyEmphasizes the family announcement and film credits like 'Streamers'.
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