Picture Credit: InstagramPopularly known for his role in the 1991 musical drama ‘The Five Heartbeats’ actor Michael Wright passed away at the age of 70. His wife, Susan Wright, confirmed his death in a social media post. Although she did not share the cause of death, Susan shared that more details about his life, work and plans to honour him would be shared in the coming days.In her Instagram post Susan Wright sharing the news wrote, “It is with profound sadness and an unimaginable heaviness in my heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, Michael Wright.”Michael Wright wife shares emotional statementShe also remembered her late husband as more than just an actor. She described him as a husband, father, grandfather, friend and artist.She wrote, “Michael was a husband, a father (Manon Wright, Byron Barr, Brittney Briggs, Brianna Barr, Sir Barr, a grandfather (Yoko), loved one, a friend, and an extraordinary artist whose work touched generations.”Michael Wright’s best known rolesMichael Wright’s most remembered role was Eddie King Jr. in Robert Townsend’s 1991 musical drama ‘The Five Heartbeats’. Talking about his work she wrote, “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.”She concluded her note by writing, “Michael, your work will live forever, but your love will live even longer in the hearts of those who knew you best. Rest peacefully, my love. You will be missed beyond words.”More information expected soon“In the coming days, when we are ready, we will share additional information regarding Michael’s life, legacy, and how we intend to honor and celebrate him,” she further mentioned.She also asked people not to share unconfirmed information about his death while the family deals with the loss.In 1983, Michael Wright won the Volpi Cup for Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival for his performance in Streamers, directed by Robert Altman. His other film credits include ‘The Wanderers’ and ‘Sugar Hill’. He also worked in television and was known for playing Omar White in the prison drama ‘Oz’.