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Actor Michael Wright, known for ‘The Five Heartbeats,’ dies at 70

NBC News•Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 09:53 PM•2 min read

Michael Wright, known for the film “The Five Heartbeats” and the TV series “V,” has died at 70, his wife announced.

Source: [NBC News](https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/actor-michael-wright-five-heartbeats-dies-70-rcna593930)

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