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“Five Heartbeats” Actor Michael Wright Has Died

Michael Wright has died leaving behind an acting legacy anchored by “The Five Heartbeats” and decades of memorable work across American film and television. Wright’s wife confirmed his death to AllHipHop on Friday (Aug. 21).

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