Baywatch star Michael Newman has tragically died at the age of 68.
Newman rose to fame in the ’90s after playing a lifeguard on the long-running series, starring alongside Pamela Anderson and Carmen Electra.
The heartbreaking news was confirmed by Newman’s close friend, Matt Felker, who revealed the late actor died “from heart complications” on Sunday, October 20, according to PEOPLE.
The 45-year-old, who directed the recent Hulu docuseries After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun, shared that Newman was “surrounded by his family and friends”.
“I got to see Mike the last time he was conscious and he looked [at] me and in typical Mike fashion said, ‘You’re just in time,'” Felker revealed to the outlet.
Newman endured an 18-year battle with Parkinson’s disease.
He was first diagnosed at the age of 50 in 2006 and devoted his later years to fundraising for the Michael J Fox Foundation.
In a heartfelt interview with PEOPLE this August, the late actor opened up about his desire to raise awareness about the condition through his own experiences.
“This terminal disease has allowed me a lot of thinking time, which I maybe didn’t want, but it’s brought me wisdom,” he said. “My body has changed so slowly that I hardly notice it, yet I am constantly reminded that Parkinson’s has now become the center of my life.”
Newman revealed he took 10 medications a day and would often wake up “jittery,” adding: “I am cherishing the days that I get to be on this earth with family and friends. I’m taking life seriously.”
He said that his life mantra is, “It’s not a run-through,” and concluded: “All those things that you thought you were going to do with your children and grandchildren, pictures we were going to take, all the plans I had… stopped.”
Newman was the only member of the Baywatch cast who was actually a lifeguard. He was also a firefighter who balanced his on-screen career with his full-time career.
Once the show concluded in 2001, he returned to firefighting before hanging up his helmet 25 years later.
The late star is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sarah, their children Chris and Emily, and their one-year-old granddaughter, Charlie.
Our thoughts are with Newman’s family and friends at this time.
Steve Harvey, the host of “Family Feud,” has surprised fans with his dramatic weight loss.
Fans of “Family Feud” have been worried about Steve Harvey’s health recently, especially because he gained weight in the past and is now 67 years old. But in his latest updates, Harvey has shown everyone that he’s doing fine and there’s no need to worry.Family Feud Fans Love Host Steve Harvey
“Family Feud” fans really enjoy having Steve Harvey as the host. Even though some people have complained that the show has become less family-friendly and a bit more risqué, most viewers agree they love Harvey in charge. The show has been renewed until 2025-2026, which means it will be on for at least 50 years—a huge milestone. Many fans also hope Steve Harvey will keep hosting for a long time.
Fans Worried About Harvey’s Health?
As many longtime fans know, Steve Harvey wasn’t always slim. In the 90s and early 2000s, he struggled with his health and was much heavier. He had to make big changes in his life to get healthier. Recently, fans have been concerned again, noticing that he walks like an older man and smokes cigars. Even though Harvey has made big improvements to his lifestyle in the past 10-15 years, many fans are still worried about his health.
Family Feud: Steve Harvey Silences Critics, Shows Off Weight Loss And More
Many “Family Feud” fans have been concerned about Steve Harvey’s health, but he recently put those worries to rest in a big way. Harvey posted on social media to celebrate his wife’s 60th birthday, and while many people left kind messages, they couldn’t help but notice how great Steve looked in a sleek, fitted black outfit.
Fans were quick to notice how slim Steve Harvey looked in his latest post, showing off a slender figure. With some fans recently being worried and critical about his health, this update was a big statement.
One fan commented, “They both look so slim and good, wow.” Another said, “Wow, major transformation Steve. And always beautiful Marjorie.” A third added, “I don’t usually give compliments, but you look great, Big Homie.”
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