As previously reported, Michael Galeota sadly passed away on Sunday.
The actor, best known for his role on the Disney Channel show Jersey, was only 31 years old.
No official cause of death has been announced, but new information is starting to come in regarding the life Galeota’s led prior to his tragic death.
According to TMZ insiders, Galeota struggled with alcohol issues over the past several years.
He was arrested three times between 2006 and 2015 for Driving Under the Influence.
The last DUI took place in September and remains an ongoing case.
Galeota also served time behind bars on multiple occasions for violating his probation in alcohol-related incidents.
The young actor – who also appeared on episodes of Ally McBeal and ER back in the day – suffered from hypertension and high cholesterol.
Moreover, he battled diverticulitis, which is inflammation of the digestive track and which can be fatal in some cases.
As documented earlier, Galeota was hospitalized last week for abdominal pain, but he left the facility against doctor’s advice.
We send condolences to his loved ones and we’ll update fans when more news breaks.
May Michael Galeota and all other celebrities who have already died in 2016 rest in peace…
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