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"It's sad to hear that 'Breaking Bad' actor Mike Batayeh has died at the age of 52,"
Batayeh was best known for playing Dennis Markowski, the man in charge of Gustavo's laundromat in "Breaking Bad." He was remembered as a guy who was "everyone's friend."
According to his obituary, Batayeh died on June 1. He was best known for playing Dennis Markowski, the man in charge of Gustavo's laundry in Breaking Bad.
His representative told PEOPLE that he had a heart attack and died in his sleep at his home in Michigan. Diane, Batayeh's sister, also told TMZ that the actor had never had heart trouble before and that his death was very sudden.
In a statement to the source, Batayeh's family said, "He will be greatly missed by those who loved him and by the many people he made laugh and smile."
His family also remembered him as someone who was "always passionate about helping youth in the community where he lived and grew up who were facing similar challenges," according to his obituary.
He has also been in movies and TV shows, like X-Men: Days of Future Past, where he did voice work, and Prank of America, Battle Creek, Real Husbands of Hollywood, The Bernie Mac Show, Boy Meets World, CSI: Miami, and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, where he played himself.
Before he died, Batayeh was trying to make a living as a comedian. He posted a clip from a recent stand-up set on Instagram two weeks ago.
According to his obituary, the actor is survived by his sisters and brothers, Ida, Diane, MaryAnn, Madeline, and Theresa, as well as many cousins and nephews. Batayeh's memory will also live on through the many friends he had, as some of the tributes to him on social media after he died show.
One person who cared about him thought of him as a "school friend who was loyal, kind, wise, and interested in the people you cared about."
"A devastating loss of a huge life. Mike Batayeh, you were everyone's friend," director and friend Rola Nashef wrote on Facebook. "I'm talking about everyone. No one I introduced you to or waiter who took our order that you didn't make laugh, think, feel inspired, or cheer for. You wanted us all to win, so... Your sense of humor and your ability to act, write for the stage, make TV shows and movies were brilliant, outrageous, and brave.
Yorg Kerasiotis, another friend, said about Batayeh, "You were the star we always looked up to, and one of the funniest men I've ever met."
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