Breaking Bad actor Mike Batayeh passes away at 52 due to heart attack

Known for his role as Dennis Markowski in the popular American show Breaking Bad, Mike Batayeh breathed his last on June 1. As per reports, the actor passed away due to heart attack at the age of 52 and the bereaved family asserted that the actor has always been in good health condition with no prior record of heart diseases. He is survived by five sisters and many nieces and nephews. The family is reportedly holding a funeral at the Risen Christ Lutheran Church in Plymouth, Michigan on June 17.

In a recent statement given by the family of Mike Batayeh to TMZ, they have expressed their grievance over his sudden demise adding, “He will be greatly missed by those who loved him and his great ability to bring laughter and joy to so many.” The actor’s agent Arlene Thornton also extended condolences and expressed grief saying, "He was one of our favorite clients as he was a great actor and very funny guy who had fans all around the world."

The Detroit based Mike Batayeh resided in Los Angeles and has made notable appearances on several television shows including Everybody Loves Raymond, The Sheild, Sleeper Cell, among others. His appearance in three episodes of Breaking Bad from 2011 to 2012 garnered him much appreciation. For the unversed he appeared as the manager of Lavandera Brilliante, Dennis Markowski, which was run by the drug kingpin Gustavo Fring.

He has also co-starred in films including, American Dreams, Gas, American East, Detroit Unleaded, among others. He was last seen in the television movie Prank of America which released in 2018. Mike has also performed on several comedy shows across USA.

We at Bollywood Hungama extend our heartfelt condolences to Mike Betayah’s family.

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