Michael Wright, Actor in ‘The Five Heartbeats’ and ‘Sugar Hill,’ Dies at 70
Actor Michael Wright, widely recognized for his role as Eddie King Jr. in the 1991 film "The Five Heartbeats" and his performance in "Sugar Hill," has passed away at the age of 70. His wife confirmed his death, citing heart…
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Michael Wright, an actor known for his memorable roles in films like the 1991 musical drama The Five Heartbeats and the crime drama Sugar Hill, has died. He was 70 years old.
His wife confirmed his passing, stating that the cause of death was heart failure and complications arising from a rare neurological disease.
Throughout his career, Wright was recognized for his performances on both the big and small screens. In The Five Heartbeats, he portrayed the character Eddie King Jr. He also featured in the 1994 film Sugar Hill.
Beyond his film work, Wright had a presence in television. His acting credits include roles in the science fiction television series V and the acclaimed HBO prison drama The Oz. He also appeared in a number of other television shows and films during his career.
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