MICHAEL GALEOTA – CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE AND HYPERTENSION

Michael Galeota was one of the hottest young actors of the ’90s. He was born in Smithtown, New York on August 28, 1984. He had four brothers, however, he was the only one who went into acting. He first appeared in The Baby-Sitters Club and shortly after, also starred in Women & Men 2: In Love, There Are No Rules. He enjoyed continued success over the years and reached the peak of his career with the help of the comedy series, The Jersey, where he portrayed the character of Nick Lighter.

His career started to slow down a few years later and eventually moved away from the spotlight. For a time, he made headlines after he had been rushed to the hospital, complaining about abdominal pains. His medical insurance company and his doctors advised him to continue his treatment, but he refused. On January 10, 2016, he passed away in his home because of cardiovascular disease and hypertension.