Michael Galeota | |
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Galeota in the 1990s
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Born |
Smithtown, New York, U.S. |
August 28, 1984
Died | January 10, 2016 Glendale, California, U.S. |
(aged 31)
Cause of death | Heart disease, hypertension |
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.
Galeota was born in Smithtown, New York. He had three brothers: David, Tony, and Jimmy.
In January 2016, Galeota was hospitalized after complaining of abdominal pains, but left treatment against doctor's orders. On January 10, he was found dead by a friend at his home in Glendale, California. He was 31 years old. 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 was pending as of January 11, 2016.[ref]
On September 12, 2016, it was revealed Galeota died as a result of heart disease and hypertension.