Michael Galeota

Michael Galeota

Galeota in the 1990s
Born (1984-08-28)August 28, 1984
Smithtown, New York, United States
Died January 10, 2016(2016-01-10) (aged 31)
Glendale, California, United States
Cause of death Unknown
Occupation Actor

Michael James 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.

Early life

Galeota was born in Smithtown, New York.[1] He had three brothers: David, Tony, and Jimmy.

Death

In January 2016, Galeota was hospitalized after complaining of abdominal pains, but left treatment against doctor's orders.[2] On January 10, he was found dead by a friend at his home in Glendale, California. He was 31 years old.[3][4] No precise cause of death was released, but the Los Angeles County Coroner's office stated that Galeota had several health problems, including hypertension and high cholesterol. He also suffered from diverticulitis. An autopsy is pending.[2]

Filmography

Film

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

Year Title Role
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. "Michael Galeota, 31". Classic Images (489): 49. March 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Disney Star Michael Galeota Dead at 31". TMZ.com. January 11, 2016. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
  3. Stedman, Alex (January 11, 2016). "Disney Channel's 'The Jersey' Star Dies at 31". Variety. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
  4. 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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