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Breaking Bad actor Mike Batayeh passes away of heart attack at 52; co-stars pay tribute


Actor and comedian Mike Batayeh, most famous for the television series Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 52. He was seen in many other TV shows and movies, including CSI: Miami, The Bernie Mac Show, American Dreamz, and Detroit Unleaded.

When did Mike Batayeh die?

Mike Batayeh passed away on June 1, 2023.

How did Mike Batayeh die?

Mike Batayeh had a heart attack in his sleep and he passed away, his family informed TMZ. The actor’s family released a statement: “It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that my sisters and I announce the passing of our dear brother. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him and his great ability to bring laughter and joy to so many.” According to the family, the actor did not have any history of heart disease and died a sudden death. Mike Batayeh is survived by five siblings.

What did Mike Batayeh play on Breaking Bad?

In the hit AMC TV series Breaking Bad, Mike Batayeh played Dennis Markowski, the manager of the Lavandería Brillante industrial laundromat that is turned into a meth lab. The actor appeared in three episodes of Breaking Bad in 2011.

Colleagues pay tribute

Mike Batayeh’s co-star from Detroit Unleaded, Yorg Kerasiotis, shared a tribute. “You were the superstar we always admired and one of the funniest men I’ve ever known,” he wrote, adding, “Please rest in peace”.

Director Rola Nashef, who was a friend of Mike Batayeh, wrote on her Facebook page, “A devastating loss of a huge life – Mike Batayeh, you were everybody’s friend. And I mean everybody. There isn’t a person that I introduced you to or a waitress that took our order whom you didn’t make laugh, think, inspire, and root for.”

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“You wanted to see us all win. I still can’t believe this news. People keep saying “But I just talked to him last week”- not text or messaged with him, but talked with him. Because you are an old school friend, who was loyal, generous, wise, and invested in the people that you loved,” she added.

“Amin Matalqa referred to you as the “Robin Williams” of Arab America – so spot on. Your sense of humor and your talent for stage, screenwriting, television, and film was genius, outrageous, and fearless. I pray so much for your sisters, nephews, nieces, cousins, and our entire community who will feel your loss forever. Rest in peace dear Mike, you’re my friend always,” she said.

Here’s the Facebook post of Rola Nashef:

Mike Batayeh Funeral Service

Mike Batayeh’s Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, June 16, 2023 at the Vermeulen-Sajewski Funeral Home, Plymouth MI.

FAQs

Q1:What happened to Mike Batayeh?
Actor Mike Batayeh died of a heart attack on June 1, 2023.

Q2:Which X-Men movie did Mike Batayeh star in?
Mike Batayeh was a voice actor in X-Men: Days of Future Past.

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