Actor Michael Wright, Star of ‘The Five Heartbeats’ and ‘V,’ Dies at 70

By Todd Spangler

Todd Spangler

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Michael Wright, an actor known for his roles in “The Five Heartbeats,” “The Principal” and “V,” has died, according to a statement from his family. He was 70.

His wife, Susan Wright, announced his death in a post shared Friday evening on Instagram. “It is with profound sadness and an unimaginable heaviness in my heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, Michael Wright,” her statement read.

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