Michael Newman, best known for his role as lifeguard Mike 'Newmie' Newman on 'Baywatch,' has died ... 18 years after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
, best known for his role as lifeguard Mike"Newmie" Newman on"Baywatch," has died ... 18 years after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
He died from heart complications Sunday night, surrounded by family and friends -- with the tragic news confirmed Tuesday by his friendWaiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media.,"I got to see Mike the last time he was conscious, and he looked me and in typical Mike fashion said, 'You're just in time.'" Felker also posted a lengthy tribute to Michael on his IG.
Michael Newman was a staple on the iconic '90s California beach show, appearing in 150 episodes -- the most of anyone in the cast, exceptHe was famously the only cast member who was a real-life lifeguard ... and he also worked as a firefighter, juggling both jobs while starring on the show. After"Baywatch" wrapped up in 2001, he went back to firefighting full-time, until his retirement.
He spent the last 5 years working with the Michael J. Fox Foundation to raise money for Parkinson's research and find a cure.
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