Michael Galeota

Michael Galeota
Galeota in the 1990s
Born Michael James Galeota
(1984-08-28)August 28, 1984
Smithtown, New York, U.S.
Died January 10, 2016(2016-01-10) (aged 31)
Glendale, California, U.S.
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 was pending as of January 11, 2016.[2]

On September 12, 2016, it was revealed Galeota died as a result of cardiovascular disease and hypertension.[5]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1991Women & Men 2: In Love There Are No RulesAndyTelevision film
1994Secret SantaClayShort film
1995BushwhackedDana
1996Clubhouse DetectivesBilly Ruckman
1996RattledAdamTelevision film
2000Can't Be HeavenArchie
2003Missing BrendanSean Calden (age 16)

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1990The Baby-Sitters ClubDavid Michael Thomas2 episodes
1995ERJoseph O'ConnorEpisode: "Days Like This"
1997Bailey Kipper's P.O.V.Bailey Kipper13 episodes
1997ProfilerAceEpisode: "Blue Highway"
1997Ally McBealBilly (ages 12–14)Episode: "Pilot"
1999–2004The JerseyNick Lighter56 episodes
2001The Nightmare RoomTodd Rossi2 episodes

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.
  5. ↑ Ungerman, Alex (September 12, 2016). "Former Disney Star Michael Galeota's Cause of Death Revealed". MSN.com. Archived from the original on August 25, 2017. Retrieved September 13, 2016.


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