Michael Alaimo, Known For Space Jam And Cheers, Dies At 86
- Michael Alaimo, a veteran actor known for roles including Space Jam and Cheers, died peacefully on May 2, 2025, in Burbank, California at age 86.
- His death followed the widely reported passing of fellow Cheers star George Wendt, whose death was announced a day earlier, though the exact date differs in reports.
- Alaimo's career spanned over six decades and included avant-garde theater, political activism, dozens of films, and numerous television roles alongside famous actors like Michael Jordan.
- Gabriella Alaimo Thomas, a longtime television public relations professional and Michael Alaimo’s daughter, shared that he passed away peacefully, while colleagues and admirers honored him as both exceptionally humorous and exceptionally gifted.
- The deaths of Alaimo and Wendt shocked fans and colleagues, leading to widespread tributes that honored their legacies and prompted the entertainment community to reflect on recent losses.
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