The cause of death of “Breaking Bad” actor Mike Batayeh, who died on June 1 at his home in Michigan, has been confirmed.
In an email to The Post, a representative from the Washtenaw County medical expert’s office revealed that the 52-year-old contractor died of “suffocation”.
The office didn’t disclose any further details.
His family previously told The Post that Batayeh died in his sleep of a heart attack and that his passing was very sudden, with relatives adding that he had no history of heart problems.
“He might be greatly missed by those that loved him and his great ability to make so many laugh and joyful,” his family previously said. in a press release to TMZia celebration of the service of life is scheduled to happen on June 16 in Plymouth, Michigan, his manager told The Post.
The Post contacted Batayeh’s manager and family for comment.
In his memorable role, Batayeh played Markowski, the manager of Lavandería Brillante’s industrial laundry run by drug lord Gus Fring, in three episodes of AMC’s Breaking Bad from 2011 to 2012.
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Batayeh, a comedian and voice actor who has appeared in series resembling “Everybody Loves Raymond”, “The Bernie Mac Show”, “The Shield”, “Boy Meets World” and “CSI: Miami” – has also appeared in movies, including 2006’s American Dreamz (2006), This Narrow Place (2011), and the 2012 drama Detroit Unleaded.
The Detroit native outlived five sisters in addition to nieces and nephews – the latter calling him their “Funcle”, in accordance with an obituary provided by the family, who called him “a sort, sensitive, intelligent and talented soul.” “.
“Mike has at all times been keen about helping youth in the community where he lived and grew up facing similar challenges” read one other obituary online.
His family has asked for donations to the Clark Park Coalition Fund to support the youth of Southwest Detroit.
For those who are combating suicidal thoughts or experiencing a mental crisis and live in NYC, you may call 1-888-NYC-WELL without cost and confidential crisis counseling. For those who live outside of these five boroughs, you may call the 24-hour National Suicide Prevention hotline on 988 or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org.