The actor and trained lifeguard played 'Newmie' on the long-running series, and appeared in 150 episodes of the show

Former Baywatch star Michael Newman has died aged 68, nearly two decades after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The actor, who played Mike “Newmie” Newman on the hit show, was the only cast member who once worked as a real-life lifeguard.

Michael Newman, best known for his starring role as Mike “Newmie” Newman on the original Baywatch series, has died aged 68. Matt Felker, his close friend and After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun director, confirmed Newman’s passing on Sunday (October 20), telling People he died “from heart complications.”

Michael Newman, best known for his role as lifeguard Mike “Newmie” Newman on TV’s Baywatch, died on Oct. 20 due to heart complications. He was 68. Newman’s friend Matthew Felker — who directed the recent Hulu docuseries After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun — shared the news and cause of death with People.

(Gray News) - “Baywatch” star Michael Newman died over the weekend, 18 years after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. He was 68. Matthew Felker, a close friend of Newman and director of the recent Hulu docuseries “After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun,” confirmed Newman’s death in an Instagram post Monday.

Baywatch' star Michael Newman passed away on Sunday after a protracted illness, his friend confirmed to 'People.'

Michael Newman, who played lifeguard Mike “Newmie” Newman on “Baywatch,” has died. He was 68. Newman passed away 18 years after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The news was confirmed Tuesday by Newman’s close friend,

Baywatch star Michael Newman has died at the age of 68, his close friend has confirmed. The actor was undoubtedly best know for the role of Mike 'Newmie' Newman in the long-running, sun-soaked US series.