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Michael Wright, 'The Five Heartbeats' Star, Dies at 70
22 Aug
Summary
- Actor Michael Wright, famed for his role in The Five Heartbeats, has died.
- His death was confirmed by his wife to All Hip Hop media.
- Tributes poured in from costars and fellow actors on social media.
Actor Michael Wright, widely recognized for his portrayal of Eddie King Jr. in the iconic 1991 musical drama The Five Heartbeats, has died. He was 70 years old.
The news of Wright's passing was confirmed by his wife to the media outlet All Hip Hop. This confirmation was followed by a wave of tributes from his colleagues in the entertainment industry.
Co-star Leon Robinson shared a heartfelt message on his Instagram story on August 21, writing, "Rest in Peace Michael Wright." David Allen Walker also took to Facebook to honor Wright, calling him "one of the Greats" and referencing his memorable role. Actress Kimberly Medina Courts shared her condolences, stating, "Rest well sir Michael Wright job well done! Heartbeats forever."
Comedian Loni Love remembered Wright as "the underrated actor Michael Wright." The independent entertainment site Blanco Tarantino TV also reported on Robinson's tribute, highlighting the outpouring of respect for the late actor's contributions to film.
