told TMZ that Hagerty’s energy was still low after a leg infection in April. The 67-year-old actor was set to begin filming Season 2 of the HBO comedy “Somebody Somewhere,” so a doctor sent him to the hospital for a checkup.There, Hagerty was reportedly given a new antibiotic that caused him to have a seizure and go into a coma.
His “Somebody Somewhere” co-star Bridget Everett broke the news of his death Friday in an Instagram post.“With great sadness, the family of Michael G.
Hagerty announced his death yesterday in Los Angeles,” Everett wrote.“We are very saddened to hear about the sudden passing of Mike Hagerty,” HBO said in a statement. “A member of the HBO family for many years, his most recent role as Bridget Everett’s father in ‘Somebody Somewhere’ showed his special talent for bringing heart to a performance.
Mike was a joy to work with and brought warmth and kindness to all who knew him. We send our deepest condolences to his family and friends.Hagerty was best known for playing building superintendent Mr.
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