Michael Newman, a full-time firefighter known for his long-running role as “Newmie” on “Baywatch,” has died after a nearly two-decade battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 68. Newman, who was the only actual lifeguard on the show, was ...

(Gray News) - “Baywatch” star Michael Newman died over the weekend, 18 years after he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. He was 68. Matthew Felker, a close friend of Newman and director of the recent Hulu docuseries “After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun,” confirmed Newman’s death in an Instagram post Monday.

“Baywatch” actor Michael Newman died on Sunday, Oct. 20, after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2006, his director and friend confirmed. He was 68. Matthew Felker, Newman’s close friend and director of the recent Hulu docuseries “After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun ,” confirmed the news on his Instagram Oct. 21.