Michael Galeota, the star of the Disney Channel original series “The Jersey,” was found dead on Sunday at his home in Glendale, California, TheWrap has confirmed. He was 31.
Galeota was a child star who appeared in a number of TV and film projects during his career. His biggest role, however, was the lead character on “The Jersey.” The show followed Nick (Galeota), a boy who inherits a magical football jersey from his grandfather that allows him to jump into the body of various pro athletes.
The show aired on the Disney Channel from 1999-2004, withย Courtnee Draper,ย Jermaine Williams andย Theo Greenly appearing as Galeota’s friends and fellow members of the Monday Night Football Club.