Michael Newman, one of the stars in the 1990s syndicated TV show “Baywatch,” has died at the age of 68 after dealing with Parkinson’s disease for many years, reports say. Matthew Felker, a friend of Newman, confirmed the death in a post on Instagram. Felker also is the director of the Hulu docuseries “After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun.”

“Baywatch” actor Michael Newman died on Sunday, Oct. 20, after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2006, his director and friend confirmed. He was 68. Matthew Felker, Newman’s close friend and director of the recent Hulu docuseries “After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun ,” confirmed the news on his Instagram Oct. 21.

(Gray News) - “Baywatch” star Michael Newman died over the weekend, 18 years after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. He was 68. Matthew Felker, a close friend of Newman and director of the recent Hulu docuseries “After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun,” confirmed Newman’s death in an Instagram post Monday.

Newman played himself as a lifeguard and was the third most regular actor on Baywatch after David Hasselhoff and Jeremy Jackson

"Baywatch" star Michael Newman died Sunday "from heart complications," according to reports. The actor appeared in 150 episodes of the hit TV series.

Newman, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2006, was best known for playing "Newmie" on the beloved lifeguard series.

Former Baywatch star Michael Newman has died aged 68, nearly two decades after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The actor, who played Mike “Newmie” Newman on the hit show, was the only cast member who once worked as a real-life lifeguard.

Michael Newman, who was known for his role as lifeguard Mike “Newmie” Newman on Baywatch, died on Sunday0. He was 68. People reports that Newman died "from heart complications" on Sunday, adding that he was "surrounded by his family and friends.

The TV lifeguard Mike “Newmie” Newman was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2006, PEOPLE confirmed. Matt Felker, a close friend, revealed the late actor died “from heart complications” and was “surrounded by his family and friends.