Michael Wright, best remembered for playing ‘Eddie King Jr.’ in The Five Heartbeats, died on August 21, 2026, at the age of 70. Despite his five-decade acting career, the actor kept much of his personal life away from Hollywood. Following his death, attention has turned to the actor’s surviving family, including his first marriage and the daughter he shared with his former wife, Mitzie Lau.
Yes! Susan was not the first wife of Michael Wright. Before her, he was married to Mitzie for a little over five years. After his demise, Susan described him as a husband, father, grandfather, and friend. While she named his five children in her tribute, the family has continued to maintain a high level of privacy around their personal lives.
Who is Michael Wright’s first wife, Mitzie Lau?
Michael Wright’s first wife was Mitzie Lau, a Hong Kong-born writer who previously worked as a real estate broker in New York City. According to the actor’s profile on IMDb, he married Mitzie Lau in November 1994. Lau largely stayed away from the Hollywood spotlight during their marriage, choosing to keep her personal and family life private.
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