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.

Michael Newman, a full-time firefighter known for his long-running role as “Newmie” on “Baywatch,” has died after a nearly two-decade battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 68. Newman, who was the only actual lifeguard on the show, was ...

"Baywatch" actor Michael Newman has died on Sunday after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2006, his director and friend confirmed.

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.

The TV lifeguard Mike “Newmie” Newman was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2006, PEOPLE confirmed. Matt Felker, a close friend, revealed the late actor died “from heart complications” and was “surrounded by his family and friends.

Moment in the Sun director, confirmed Newman’s passing on Sunday (October 20), telling People he died “from heart complications.” Newman’s death comes nearly 20 years after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2006.

Michael Newman, who was known for his role as lifeguard Mike "Newmie" Newman on Baywatch, died on Sunday, October 20. He was 68. People reports that Newman died "from heart complications" on Sunday, adding that he was "surrounded by his family and friends.