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== Personal Life == |
== Personal Life == |
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Batayeh was born to [[Jordanian American]] parents. His father was a factory worker for [[Ford Motor Company]]. During his time in acting, Batayeh divided his time between California, and Michigan.<ref>https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/10/arts/television/michael-batayeh-dead.html#:~:text=Michael%20Batayeh%2C%20an%20actor%20best,sleep%20after%20a%20heart%20attack.</ref> |
Batayeh was born to [[Jordanian American]] parents. His father was a factory worker for [[Ford Motor Company]]. During his time in acting, Batayeh divided his time between California, and Michigan.<ref>https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/10/arts/television/michael-batayeh-dead.html#:~:text=Michael%20Batayeh%2C%20an%20actor%20best,sleep%20after%20a%20heart%20attack.</ref> |
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== Death == |
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On June 1st, 2023 Batayeh was found dead in his home by Pittsfield Township police in [[Ypsilanti, Michigan]] at age 52. Batayeh's sister, Ida Vergalla claimed that Batayeh died of a [[heart attack]].<ref>https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/10/arts/television/michael-batayeh-dead.html</ref> However, a report by the Washtenaw County Medical Examiner's Office claimed Batayeh died by [[asphyxia hanging]], and that his death was a possible [[suicide]]. His family stated "He will be greatly missed by those who loved him and his great ability to bring laughter and joy to so many,”. <ref>https://nypost.com/2023/06/12/breaking-bad-actor-mike-batayehs-cause-of-death-revealed/</ref> |
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Revision as of 21:44, 24 June 2023
Michael Batayeh | |
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Born | Michael Anthony Batayeh December 27, 1970 |
Died | June 1, 2023 | (aged 52)
Nationality | American |
Other names | Mike Batayeh |
Occupations |
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Notable work | Breaking Bad |
Michael Anthony Batayeh (December 27, 1970 – June 1, 2023) was an American comedian and actor. He was best known for his role as Dennis Markowski, the manager of the industrial laundromat that was a coverup for a meth lab in Breaking Bad.
Career
Batayeh attended Wayne State University before dropping out and moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting. Batayeh appeared in "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" and "The Bernie Mac Show". His most prominent role came as Dennis Murkowski in the hit series "Breaking Bad".[2]
Personal Life
Batayeh was born to Jordanian American parents. His father was a factory worker for Ford Motor Company. During his time in acting, Batayeh divided his time between California, and Michigan.[3]
Death
On June 1st, 2023 Batayeh was found dead in his home by Pittsfield Township police in Ypsilanti, Michigan at age 52. Batayeh's sister, Ida Vergalla claimed that Batayeh died of a heart attack.[4] However, a report by the Washtenaw County Medical Examiner's Office claimed Batayeh died by asphyxia hanging, and that his death was a possible suicide. His family stated "He will be greatly missed by those who loved him and his great ability to bring laughter and joy to so many,”. [5]
References
- ^ https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/10/arts/television/michael-batayeh-dead.html#:~:text=Michael%20Batayeh%2C%20an%20actor%20best,sleep%20after%20a%20heart%20attack.
- ^ https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/10/arts/television/michael-batayeh-dead.html
- ^ https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/10/arts/television/michael-batayeh-dead.html#:~:text=Michael%20Batayeh%2C%20an%20actor%20best,sleep%20after%20a%20heart%20attack.
- ^ https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/10/arts/television/michael-batayeh-dead.html
- ^ https://nypost.com/2023/06/12/breaking-bad-actor-mike-batayehs-cause-of-death-revealed/
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