Michael Galeota: Did Alcohol Play Role in His Death?

As previously reported, Michael Galeota sadly passed away on Sunday.

The actor, best known for his role on the Disney Channel show Jersey, was only 31 years old.

No official cause of death has been announced, but new information is starting to come in regarding the life Galeota’s led prior to his tragic death.

According to TMZ insiders, Galeota struggled with alcohol issues over the past several years.

He was arrested three times between 2006 and 2015 for Driving Under the Influence.

The last DUI took place in September and remains an ongoing case.

Galeota also served time behind bars on multiple occasions for violating his probation in alcohol-related incidents.

The young actor – who also appeared on episodes of Ally McBeal and ER back in the day – suffered from hypertension and high cholesterol.

Moreover, he battled diverticulitis, which is inflammation of the digestive track and which can be fatal in some cases.

As documented earlier, Galeota was hospitalized last week for abdominal pain, but he left the facility against doctor’s advice.

We send condolences to his loved ones and we’ll update fans when more news breaks.

May Michael Galeota and all other celebrities who have already died in 2016 rest in peace…

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Michael Galeota Dies; Disney Channel Star Was 31

Michael Galeota – the actor best known for his starring role on the Disney Channel series The Jersey – has passed away at the age of 31.

The cause of death is not known at this time.

Galeota had reportedly been suffering from hypertension, high cholesterol and diverticulitis at the time of his untimely passing.

Authorities reportedly believe the former actor died from “natural causes,” so it’s not clear what role any of those conditions played.

According to TMZ, neither foul play nor drug abuse is thought to have played a role in Galeota’s passing, however.

Friends say he had a history of failing to follow through with medical advice.

Though best known for his performance on The Jersey, which ran for three seasons from 1999-2004, Galeota appeared in dozens of projects during his adolescent years.

Galeota’s resume includes small parts in several films, as well as TV.

He landed a recurring spot on Ally McBeal as the younger version of Gil Bellows’ character, and a performance on ER at the height of the medical drama’s popularity, among other roles.

While he unfortunately joined the ranks of child stars whose careers faltered when they reached adulthood, Galeota remained a popular and well-liked figure amongst SoCal actors.

When friends were unable to reach him over the weekend, one of them decided to climb through the window of Galeota’s Glendale home, where his body was found.

R.I.P.

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