Michael Wright, The Five Heartbeats and V Star, Dies
Susan Wright asked for privacy as the family prepares more details about the actor’s life and legacy.
- Actor Michael Wright died at age 70, his wife Susan Wright confirmed on Saturday via Instagram. The announcement marked the end of his more than 40-year entertainment career.
- Wright's career spanned more than 40 years across cinema and television, earning international acclaim for his 1983 role in Streamers, which won him the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival.
- Susan described Wright as "an extraordinary artist whose work touched generations," noting survivors include children Manon Wright, Byron Barr, Brittney Briggs, Brianna Barr, Sir Barr, and grandchild Yoko.
- The cause of death remains undisclosed, as the family requested the public "refrain from sharing unconfirmed information or speaking on behalf of our family" during their grief.
- Susan noted that more details about Wright's life, legacy, and plans to honor him would be shared in the coming days as the family processes their loss.
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His family announced his departure; he was 70 years old.
The Hollywood actor died from heart failure and complications from Marchiafava-Bignami, a rare degenerative neurological disease.
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