R.I.P. 'Five Heartbeats' Actor Michael Wright Passes Away at 70

Source: Anthony Barboza / Getty Michael Wright, the actor best known for his standout performance in the musical drama The Five Heartbeats, has passed away at the age of 70. His wife, Susan, confirmed the news on the actor's Instagram page in a family statement. "Michael was a husband, a father, a grandfather, loved one, a friend, and an extraordinary artist whose work touched generations," the statement reads, in part. "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 . . .