mike newman The Baywatch star, who passed away last month after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease, was given a touching send-off from loved ones, with a paddle out held in his honor.
Matthew Felker — director of Hulu’s documentary series “After Baywatch: A Moment in the Sun” — helped make this event happen… and check out the photos. It’s a fitting tribute to someone who has been active on the water for so long.
Heard from Newman’s co-stars David Chokachi The actor, who played Cody Madison on more than 80 episodes of the show in the late ’90s, also came to pay his respects to Mike.
Mr. Felker is also organizing a more formal celebration of life in Mike’s honor…as he prepares a director’s cut of his documentary for a group of lifeguards with the help of The… He said that the movie was being screened. michael j fox Foundations and numerous businesses in the Malibu area.
Matt explains that people may only think about pamela anderson or David Hasselhoff Hearing the title “Baywatch”… But he feels that Mike really was one of the show’s most important roles — appearing in the sales reel that got NBC involved, and remaining involved with the show for all 11 seasons. It was.
Although Newman had to battle Parkinson’s disease, Felker says he never allowed it to get the better of him…he just wanted to live as normal a life as possible, spending time with friends, exercising and having fun. Even though his condition worsened, he drank beer, remembering that he was just a normal person.
Mr. Felker said he promised Mr. Newman that he would work with the Michael J. Fox Foundation to raise money for people with Parkinson’s disease. It is said that He says he is fully committed to the mission and is asking people to donate to the foundation in his honor.
As we reported… mike passed away from heart complications 18 years after first being diagnosed with the disease.
In addition to acting, Mike was also a true first responder, working as both a lifeguard and a firefighter. After the show ended, he returned to being a full-time firefighter. He was 68 years old.
RIP
