‘Five Heartbeats’ thespian Michael Wright dead at 70

Michael Wright gone. 

Blog King, Mass Appeal

LOS ANGELES — “🎵Nights like this I wish raindrops would fall.🎵” Michael Wright, best known for his junkie portrayal of lead singer Eddie Kane Jr. in the 1991 musical drama “The Five Heartbeats,” has migrated to that big film studio in the sky. Michael kicked the bucket on August 19, 2026 in Los Angeles, California amid complications associated with Marchiafava-Bignami, a rare brain/neurological disorder that’s caused by severe malnutrition and imbibing too much damn liquor🍺. The old man was 70. Michael’s wife, Susan Wright, confirmed his quietus the ensuing Friday. “It is with profound sadness and an unimaginable heaviness in my heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, Michael Wright,” Susan wrote on social media. “Many knew and loved him through The Five Heartbeats, The Wanderers, V, The Principal, Streamers, and the many other characters he brought to life throughout his remarkable career. His talent, presence, and contributions to film and television will live on, but to those of us who loved him personally, he was so much more than the roles the world knew him for.”

Robert Townsend, Michael’s co-star in “The Five Heartbeats,” implored fans to keep Susan and the family in prayer. “Michael was a ‘Pure Artist,’ a rare force of nature, who loved acting immensely,” Robert bemoaned. “Susan, Michael’s wife — it’s been a lot on her and the family, so please keep them in your prayers. Thank you to all of the fans showing love to Michael on social media, you are helping to lift his family up and me.”

Surprisingly, Michael ain’t the only thespian to get wings.

Hayden Panettiere, Dolly Parton and Tim Curry have also passed away recently.

So actors are droppin’ like flies in Hollywood.

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