\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tby Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton <\/p>\n
September 8, 2025<\/p>\n
The ‘The Wire’ actor died after taking fentanyl-laced heroin on Sept. 6, 2021. <\/p>\n
Four years after Michael K. Williams died after taking fentanyl-laced heroin, friends and family members took a walk in remembrance of The Wire <\/em>actor in Brooklyn\u2019s Prospect Park.<\/p>\n The event, held on Saturday, Sept. 6, was also held to bring awareness to those struggling with addiction.<\/p>\n \u201cI can see Michael winking at us. I can see him saying how happy he is that we\u2019re working hard to address these huge challenges. Huge systemic challenges in our community,\u201d Dominic Dupont, Williams\u2019 cousin, told CBS 2 New York<\/a>. <\/p>\n During the tribute walk, organizers announced the creation of the Michael K. Williams Legacy Award, an annual honor recognizing individuals and organizations who embody Michael\u2019s spirit of artistry, activism, and community healing.<\/p>\n The inaugural award will be presented to Malik Yoba on October 23, 2025, at One Vanderbilt in New York City, according to a press release<\/a>. <\/p>\n \n