According to reports, Michael Galeota has been found dead in his home in California.
The 31-year-old was best known for his role in Disney show, The Jersey.
According to TMZ, the actor took himself into hospital last week after saying he was suffering abdominal pains, but went home against the advice of medical professionals.
And sadly the actor, originally from New York, was found dead in his apartment on Sunday following the incident.
TMZ reports that alarm bells rung after friends suffered “radio silence” from the young star, so went over to check in on him, having to climb through a window to enter the home.
Although they are yet to conduct an autopsy, report say he passed from “natural causes.” Galeota reportedly had a troubling medical history, suffering hypertension, high cholesterol and diverticulitis – inflammation often in the colon area that causes pain and disturbed bowel functions.
Are thoughts are with Michael’s friends and family at this sad time.