Michael Newman, who was known for his role as lifeguard Mike “Newmie” Newman on Baywatch, died on Sunday0. He was 68. People reports that Newman died "from heart complications" on Sunday, adding that he was "surrounded by his family and friends.

“Baywatch” actor Michael Newman died on Sunday, Oct. 20, after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2006, his director and friend confirmed. He was 68. Matthew Felker, Newman’s close friend and director of the recent Hulu docuseries “After Baywatch: Moment in the Sun ,” confirmed the news on his Instagram Oct. 21.

The actor and trained lifeguard played 'Newmie' on the long-running series, and appeared in 150 episodes of the show