Michael Galeota
Michael Galeota | |
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Galeota in circa 1990s | |
Born |
Michael James Galeota August 28, 1984 Smithtown, New York, U.S. |
Died |
January 10, 2016 31) Glendale, California, U.S. | (aged
Occupation | Actor |
Michael Galeota (August 28, 1984 – January 10, 2016) was an American actor. He was best known for his role as Nick Lighter in the Disney Channel Original Series The Jersey.
Personal life and death
In early January 2016, Galeota was hospitalized after complaining of abdominal pains, but left treatment against doctor's orders.[1] On January 10, 2016, he was found dead by a friend at his home in Glendale, California. He was 31 years old.[2][3]
No precise cause of death was released but Galeota had several health problems including hypertension and high cholesterol according to the Los Angeles County Coroner's office. He also suffered from diverticulitis. An autopsy is pending.[1] Galeota is survived by his three brothers David, Tony, and Jimmy Galeota .
Filmography
Movies
Year | Title | Role |
1991 | Women & Men 2: In Love There Are No Rules | Andy |
1994 | Secret Santa | Clay |
1995 | Bushwhacked | Dana |
1996 | Clubhouse Detectives | Billy Ruckman |
1996 | Rattled | Adam |
2000 | Can't Be Heaven | Archie |
2003 | Missing Brendan | Sean Calden (age 16) |
Television appearances
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
1995 | ER | Joseph O'Connor | |
1997 | Bailey Kipper's P.O.V. | Bailey Kipper | |
1997 | Profiler | Ace | |
1997 | Ally McBeal | Billy (ages 12–14) | |
1999–2004 | The Jersey | Nick Lighter | |
2001 | The Nightmare Room | Todd Rossi |
References
- 1 2 "Disney Star Michael Galeota Dead at 31". TMZ.com. January 11, 2016. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
- ↑ Stedman, Alex (January 11, 2016). "Disney Channel's 'The Jersey' Star Dies at 31". Variety. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
- ↑ Otterson, Joe (January 11, 2016). "Michael Galeota, Star of Disney's 'The Jersey', Dead at 31". TheWrap. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
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