‘Breaking Bad’ actor dies at 52

"Breaking Bad" famed actor Mike Batayeh recently passed away at his home,suffering from a heart attack during his sleep, on June 1. The late actor played the role of Dennis Markowski, a manager at a laundromat that later turned into a meth lab, in "Breaking Bad".

According to media reports, Mike Batayeh did not have prior records of heart complications. His passing came as a shock to the actor's family and friends.

Confirming the news of Mike's demise, the actor's family shared to the media outlets, "He will be greatly missed by those who loved him."

Mike Batayeh was not only well-known as an actor but also as a comedian and a voice actor. The "Sleeper Cell" star had been a part of numerous famed television shows, films, and series. His most noted works included, "Bernie Mac Show", "CSI: Miami", "Breaking Bad", "Sleeper Cell", and "Detroit Unleaded" among others.

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The late actor was also a part of "X-Men: Days of Future Past" as a voice actor.

Taking to social media, many noted celebrities and directors who previously worked with Mike paid tribute to the actor as well.

Hollywood director Rola Nashef shared from her social media account, "A devastating loss of a huge life - Mike Batayeh, you were everybody's friend, and I mean everybody. There isn't a person that I introduced you to or a waitress that took our order whom you didn't make laugh, think, inspire and root for."

Yorg Kerasiotis, Mike's co-star from "Detroit Unleaded" shared, "Please rest in peace to my good friend and Detroit Unleaded costar Mike Bateyeh. You were the superstar we always admired and one of the funniest men I've ever known. I will forever cherish the hilarious conversations we had about life, the industry, and trolling."