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'Baywatch' actor dies aged 68 after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

Michael Newman, who played lifeguard Mike “Newmie” Newman on “Baywatch,” has died. He was 68. Newman died 18 years after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Michael Newman. Getty Images The news was confirmed Tuesday by Newman's close friend Matt Felker, who recently directed the Hulu docuseries about “Baywatch.” The late actor died “of heart complications” […]

“Baywatch” actor Michael Newman dies at age 68 after an 18-year battle with Parkinson’s disease

Newman, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2006, is best known for his role as “Newmie” in the popular Lifeguard series. Michael Newman, the actor best known for his role as lifeguard Mike “Newmie” Newman BaywatchAccording to PEOPLE, he died at age 68 after an 18-year battle with Parkinson's disease. Matthew Felker, who directed […]