Drugpin Melvin Williams, Inspiration Behind HBO’s ‘The Wire’, Dead At 73

Posted by Hip Hop My Way | Dec 4, 2015 | Gossip | 0 |

Source: Twitter @Slate

Today is a sad day for fans of the critically acclaimed HBO show, The Wire. Notorious drug lord, Melvin Williams — who served as the inspiration for the drug-laden show — died at the age of 73. Show creator, David Simon announced the death of Williams via Twitter.

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RIP to Melvin "Little Melvin" Williams, 73, who made me begin to rethink the drug war. You ended it free, brother. pic.twitter.com/UjtshQAmzz
— David Simon (@AoDespair) December 3, 2015

According to Mashable, Simon followed Williams’ life and featured him as part of a five-part series he orchestrated in 1987. Afterwards, Simon pieced together the timeless show The Wire, which lasted from 2002-2008.

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As for Williams, he was released from prison in 1996 and left the life of crime alone. Rest in peace, Melvin Williams. Please make sure to SHARE with your friends.

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