Baywatch actor Michael Newman dies at 68 (PHOTO)

• Michael Newman Passes Away at 68
• Actor in Baywatch
• Fought Parkinson’s Disease Since 2006

Hollywood actor Michael Newman has died at the age of 68.

Newman was best known for his role as a lifeguard on the hit television series Baywatch, where he appeared alongside Pamela Anderson and Carmen Electra.

In 1996, the actor featured in three episodes of the popular show.

His death was due to complications related to Parkinson’s disease, according to PageSix.

Michael Newman: Parkinson’s Diagnosis and His Life as a Lifeguard and Firefighter

Newman was diagnosed with the disease in 2006, at the age of 50.

Interestingly, he was the only Baywatch actor who had worked as a lifeguard in real life.

He appeared in 150 episodes of the show, second only to the lead star, David Hasselhoff.

While acting in Baywatch, Newman was also a full-time firefighter.

Michael Newman’s battle with Parkinson’s was highlighted in the recent documentary Baywatch: Moment in the Sun.

In an interview with People in August, Newman reflected on his terminal illness.

“This disease has given me a lot of time to think, which maybe I didn’t want, but it has given me wisdom,” Newman said.

He added that, although his body had slowly changed, Parkinson’s had become the central focus of his life.

The Baywatch actor emphasized that he cherishes the days he can spend with family and friends.

“I’m taking life seriously,” he stated.

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He also shared that his life motto is: “This is not a rehearsal.”

Baywatch aired from 1989 to 2001 and spawned several sequels, as well as a movie starring Priyanka Chopra.

In 1999, Michael Newman also appeared in the film Enemy Action alongside C. Thomas Howell and Louis Mandylor.

This thriller revolved around two Air Force officers tracking down a stolen high-tech smart bomb.

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