'The Five Heartbeats' actor Michael Wright dies at 70

American actor Michael Wright passed away at the age of 70. He had been battling the degenerative neurological disease Marchiafava-Bignami, according to reports. The news of his demise was confirmed by his wife, Susan Wright. He was best known for his roles in 'The Five Heartbeats', 'Streamers', 'The Principal' and 'V'.