Michael Wright, ‘The Five Heartbeats’ And ‘V’ Star, Dies At 70

Michael Wright, who starred in such films as "The Five Heartbeats," "The Principal" and "Sugar Hill," as well as the TV series "V," has died.

By Tim Lammers, Contributor

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

Michael Wright, an actor known for his roles in “The Five Heartbeats,” “The Principal” and “V,” has died, according to a statement from his family. He was 70. His wife, Susan Wright, announced his death in a post shared Friday evening on Instagram. “It is with profound sadness and an unimaginable heaviness in my heart […]

By Todd Spangler

Michael Wright, Star of ‘The Five Heartbeats’ and ‘Sugar Hill,’ Dies at 70

The New York native also was memorable as a Resistance fighter on ‘V’ and as the doomed inmate Omar White on ‘Oz.’

By Mike Barnes

Quote of the day by Michael Wright: 'People who are artists want their art to get out. And once it's appreciated…'

Michael Wright's reflection on art and recognition has taken on a timeless perspective on creativity and purpose after the acclaimed actor's death at 70.

Michael Wright Dies: ‘The Five Heartbeats’ Star Was 70

Actor Michael Wright, known for his roles in The Five Heartbeats, Sugar Hill, V and Oz, died Aug. 19 in Los Angeles. He was 70. “It is with profound sadness and an unimaginable heaviness in my heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, Michael Wright,” his wife Susan Wright wrote on Instagram. […]

By Nellie Andreeva

Muere Michael Wright, estrella de "Sugar Hill" y "The Five Heartbeats", tenía 70 años

By Reyna Avendaño Domínguez