“Baywatch” alum Nicolae Eggert speaks out after The death of her co-star Michael Newman, Who died on Sunday at the age of 68.
“Michael ‘Nummy’ Newman was an inspiration to everyone. From his knowledge, skills and willingness to share to his long battle with Parkinson’s disease, he was the epitome of strength,” Eggert, 52, told The Post in a statement Tuesday.
He added, “The beaches will never be the same and my thoughts are with the family at this time of tremendous loss.” “May he rest easy and always continue to “catch waves”.
Newman died after an 18-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. His close friend, Matt Felker, who recently directed the Hulu documentary about “Baywatch,” announced his death.
Newman – who was a lifeguard in real life – died “from heart complications” “surrounded by his family and friends” on Sunday evening.
“I last saw Mike when he was conscious and he [at] Mike and I said in typical fashion, ‘You’re right on time,'” Felker told People.
Newman was 50 when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2006.
Newman said, “This terminal illness has given me the opportunity to think a lot, which perhaps I did not want, but it has given me knowledge.” People in August. “My body has changed so slowly that I hardly notice it, yet I am constantly reminded that Parkinson’s has now become the center of my life.”
