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Former child actor Michael Galeota found dead at home

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Actor Michael Galeota, best known for his role in the Disney television series “The Jersey,†died Sunday afternoon in his Glendale home, officials said.

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Around 2:30 p.m., Glendale police arrived at a home in the 900 block of West Glenoaks Boulevard, where the 31-year-old actor was found dead, said Glendale Police spokeswoman Tahnee Lightfoot.

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Galeota had a history of illness, including hypertension, high cholesterol and abdominal pains, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s Lt. Fred Corral.

He appears to have died of natural causes.

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Alene Tchekmedyian writes for Times Community News.

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