Mike Hagerty Cause of Death: Did 'Friends' Actor Die Due to Accident? Was He Sick?
Mike Hagerty, "Friends" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star, has died. He was 67.
Hagerty's death was first confirmed by comedian Bridget Everett on Instagram. The "Somebody Somewhere" actress revealed that the actor's family delivered the news about his passing on Thursday in Los Angeles.
She described the late actor as a beloved character star whose cornerstones in his life were his hometown, Chicago, and his family.
"I loved Mike the instant i met him. He was so special. Warm, funny, never met a stranger. We are devastated he has passed. Mike was adored by the entire cast and crew of Somebody Somewhere. Our thoughts are with his wife and family," she captioned another post.
Everett did not disclose Mike Hargerty's cause of death. It remains unclear whether he got involved in an accident in Los Angeles or he passed away in his home due to an unknown disease.
While his family is yet to release a separate statement to share further details about his passing, HBO has since sent its message of condolences to Hagerty's bereaved family.
The network also recalled how the late star became one of its strongest chambers in the past years, especially when he played the role of Everett's father in "Somebody Somewhere."
His fans also took their time to share the best memories they had with Hagerty, recalling how great he was as an actor.
SAD FAREWELL
— James L. Neibaur (@JimLNeibaur) May 6, 2022
I guess I remember Mike Hagerty best for his role on Seinfeld when he was selling used clothing and George brought in his father's moth-eaten Cabana wear. But he had a recurring role on Friends and in several other shows. Mike was only 67. RIP pic.twitter.com/O980goItpc
Mike Hagerty is survived by his wife, Mary Kathryn, and his sister, Mary Ann.
Mike Hagerty's Legacy
Hagerty began his career by having minor appearances in the 1980s shows like "Married With Children," "Murphy Brown," "Family Times," and Brewster's Millions," to name a few.
A few years later, he appeared in the Goldie Hawn-Kurt Russell comedy movie, "Overboard."
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The actor had a notable role in "Seinfeld" episode "The Raincoats." At that time, he played the role of Rudy who bought the old cabana wear of Jerry Stiller's Frank Constanza. He then reached the first breakthrough of his career in 1995 when he was tapped to play the role of Mr. Treeger on the hit series, "Friends." He continued to recur the role until 2001.
He went on to make multiple appearances in TV shows including, "Wonder Years," ER," "Deadwood," and "The Drew Carey Store."
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