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Michael Wright, actor known for 'The Five Heartbeats,' 'Sugarhill' and 'Oz,' dies at 70

LA Times 1 min read 1 day ago

<p>Michael Wright, an actor who trained with Lee Strasberg and starred in cult classic films "The Five Heartbeats" and "Sugarhill," as well as the groundbreaking prestige prison drama "Oz," has died.</p>
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