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.

Baywatch star Michael Newman has died aged 68 from "heart complications" his friend has confirmed. The star was also diagnosed with Parkinson's disease 18 years ago

Baywatch star Michael Newman, who played Mike "Newmie" Newman on the '90s series, has died at 68 ... 18 years after he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

Michael Newman, best known for his appearances on Baywatch, has died aged 68 from ‘heart complications’. He died on Sunday, October 20, ‘surrounded by his family and friends’ after living with Parkinson’s disease for 18 years. His friend Matt Felker confirmed the news to People, having seen the Baywatch actor recently.

PEOPLE confirmed his passing. Newman had been battling Parkinson’s since 2006. Newman’s close friend, director Matt Felker, revealed that the actor died from heart complications on the evening of Sunday, Oct. 20, surrounded by family and friends.

Michael Newman, who appeared on ‘Baywatch’ before retiring from acting, died following a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease

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.

He added, “My body has changed so slowly that I hardly notice it, yet I am constantly reminded that Parkinson’s has

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

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,