Actor Michael Wright, ‘The Five Heartbeats’ Star, Dies at 70

NBC News • 22 Aug 21:58

Michael Wright, known for roles in “The Five Heartbeats” and the TV series “V,” died at age 70 after complications from a rare neurological disease and heart failure.

The Hollywood Reporter • 22 Aug 16:38

Michael Wright, recognized for his roles in The Five Heartbeats and Sugar Hill, died in Los Angeles at age 70 from heart failure and complications of a rare neurological disorder.

Yahoo News Canada • 22 Aug 12:38

Michael Wright, an actor celebrated for roles in “The Five Heartbeats,” “The Principal” and the TV series “V,” died at age 70 in Los Angeles after heart failure and complications from a degenerative neurological disease.

Variety • 22 Aug 12:38

Actor Michael Wright, known for roles in "The Five Heartbeats" and the TV series "V", died in Los Angeles at age 70 after complications from heart failure and a degenerative neurological disease.

TMZ • 22 Aug 11:52

Michael Wright, an actor celebrated for roles in 'The Five Heartbeats' and 'Sugar Hill', died in Los Angeles at age 70 after heart failure and complications from a rare neurological disease.

Newsweek • 22 Aug 10:26

Michael Wright, the actor best remembered for his role as Eddie King Jr. in the 1991 film 'The Five Heartbeats', died at age 70, with his wife confirming the death on Instagram.