Mike Batayeh, a comedian and actor who appeared on several television shows, including the acclaimed hit “Breaking Bad“He has died, his family announced. He was 52 years old.
Batayeh died of a “massive heart attack” at her home on June 1, her five sisters said in a statement to CBS News on Friday. His manager told CBS News that he died in his sleep.
“She was a kind, sensitive, intelligent and gifted soul,” Batayeh’s sisters said. “This is such a devastating loss of a tremendous life and Mike will be missed by us and by so many people in all parts of the world.”
“Breaking Bad” fans knew Batayeh as Dennis Markowski, the manager of an industrial laundry who served as the head of a meth lab on the award-winning show starring Bryan Cranston, Anna Gunn i Aaron Paul. Batayeh played the role for three episodes of seasons no. 4 and 5, according to IMDb.
Batayeh appeared in several other television shows, including “CSI: Miami,” “JAG,” and “Everybody Loves Raymond.” He also appeared in the Adam Sandler film “You Don’t Mess with the Zohan”.
As a comedian, Batayeh performed in the United States and the Middle East, and was in a comedy special for Showtime Arabia, according to his sisters’ statement. He also performed at a comedy festival in Jordan’s capital, Amman, at the invitation of the Jordanian royal family, the statement said.
He was preceded in death by his sister Jeannie and his parents.
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