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Paddle Out For Baywatch Actor and Real-Life Lifeguard Michael Newman



"Last weekend, we said goodbye to one of our own, Michael “Newmie” Newman—an extraordinary individual in every sense. His legacy and impact will be deeply missed. Rest easy, Newmie." the Los Angeles County Fire Dept, Lifeguard Division posted to their social medai..

Los Angeles-born Michael Newman rose to fame in the '90s as mainstay TV lifeguard Mike "Newmie" Newman on the long-running series Baywatch, and was the only member of the hit cast who actually was a lifeguard. Newman was also a full-time firefighter and maintained his schedule at the firehouse while filming the show. When the series ended its run, he continued firefighting until he retired after 25 years.

On October 20, Mike passed away due to complications from heart issues. He was 68 years old and had lived with Parkinson’s disease for the past 18 years.



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