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Michael Newman’s Cause of Death: ‘Baywatch’ Star Dies At 68

Michael Newman passed away at 68, and the Baywatch alum's cause of death was revealed by a friend and director.

(Photo Credit: Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images) On Sunday, October 20, Baywatch actor Michael Newman passed away. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sarah, by his adult children, Chris and Emily, and by his one-year-old granddaughter, Charlie. However, such a lengthy run is a success for any show — especially in an age when television didn’t slap together 8 episodes and call it a “season.” (Well, except in the United Kingdom)

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