Actor Michael Wright, best known for his role in The Five Heartbeats died at the age of 70. The news of his demise was confirmed by Wright’s wife to .
Co-star Leon Robinson shared an Instagram story on August 21, writing “Rest in Peace Michael Wright,” for the actor who played Eddie King Jr in the iconic 1991 musical drama film.
Fellow actor David Allen Walker also on Facebook “REST IN PEACE MICHAEL WRIGHT AKA EDDIE KANE. #FIVEHEARTBEATS. You were one of the Greats!.”
Actress Kimberly Medina Courts also shared a “Well said…… Rest well sir Michael Wright job well done! Heartbeats forever.”
American comedian Loni Love also “The underrated actor Michael Wright has passed.”
An independent entertainment media site Blanco Tarantino TV also on Robinson’s post about him passing.
What happened to Michael Wright?
It is unknown what happened to Michael Wright. The two actors shared the news of his passing and the independent outlet noted that a ‘cause of death’ was not known.
(This is a developing story)
