Actor Michael Wright, known for ‘The Five Heartbeats’ and ‘V,’ dies at 70
Michael Wright, whose screen credits included “The Five Heartbeats,” “The Principal” and the television series “V,” has died at age 70, his family said.
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- Michael Wright, whose screen credits included “The Five Heartbeats,” “The Principal” and the television series “V,” has died at age 70, his family said.
Actor Michael Wright, known for roles in “The Five Heartbeats,” “The Principal” and the science-fiction television franchise “V,” has died at 70, according to a statement from his family.
His wife, Susan Wright, announced his death in an Instagram post shared on Friday evening, August 21, 2026. The source report did not state a cause of death.
Wright was widely recognized for portraying Eddie King Jr. in the 1991 musical drama “The Five Heartbeats.” His screen work also included the 1987 film “The Principal” and the 1980s television miniseries and series “V.”
The announcement prompted renewed attention to a career that spanned film and television. AddisMizan is withholding any additional biographical or medical detail not confirmed in the family statement or the source record.
