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“Five Heartbeats” Actor Michael Wright Passes Away at 70

Photo Credit: Instagram- MichaelWrightnyc By: Paige Boyd Michael Wright, the actor best known for his standout performance in the music mockumentary The Five Heartbeats, has passed away at the age of 70. His wife, Susan, confirmed the news on…

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