Many tabloids claimed that Michael Galeotti died in January 2016. But the rumors turned out to be false. The musician was actually alive, but he was not doing very well.
He was best known for his keyboard playing with the Enation band. He also married singer and actress Bethany Joy Lenz, who played Haley James Scott in One Tree Hill. He was 31 years old when he died of heart disease.
Born on August 28, 1984
Michael Galeotti was born on August 28, 1984, in Manchester, Missouri. He was an American citizen and had a mixed heritage. He was a musician and a keyboardist for the band Enation. He also worked as an actor, starring in the Disney Channel show The Jersey.
Galeotti was a talented artist who loved music from a young age. He was passionate about it and devoted his life to it. He joined the band Enation in 2004, along with Amber Sweeney, Jonathan Jackson, and Richard Lee. He became the keyboardist of the band and remained with them for several years before his death.
Galeotti was married to Bethany Joy Lenz and had a daughter named Maria Rose. They divorced in 2012. He died from heart disease on January 11, 2016. He had some health issues like high blood cholesterol, hypertension, and diverticulitis. He died at home in his sleep. He was found by his friend, who went to check on him after he stopped answering the phone.
Married to Bethany Joy Lenz
After years of dating, Michael Galeotti married Bethany Joy Lenz. He proposed to her while they were shooting for the television series One Tree Hill in Wilmington, North Carolina. They tied the knot on 31 December 2005. Bethany changed her surname from Lenz to Galeotti after their wedding.
The couple welcomed a daughter in 2011. They later divorced in 2012. According to various reports, Galeotti struggled with alcohol addiction. This led to violent episodes that resulted in a number of arrests. He even threatened Bethany with a gun on more than one occasion.
Galeotti was a talented musician who gained fame through his long stint with the Enation band. He was a well-known keyboardist. However, he did not achieve great heights in his acting career. He was an alcoholic and suffered from several health issues. He died of atherosclerotic heart disease on January 11, 2016. He was 38 years old. His net worth was around $6 million.
Died on January 11, 2016
Michael Galeotti was a gifted musician affiliated with the band Enation. He was the keyboardist for the rock group and gained popularity in the industry. He also appeared in a few TV shows. He married Bethany Joy Lenz, who is known for her role in One Tree Hill. They had a daughter, Maria Rose Galeotti, but divorced in 2012.
After his stint with the band ended, he went on to work at the family-owned vineyard, Galeotti’s Wine Cellar. He earned a lot of money from the company.
He was diagnosed with high cholesterol and hypertension, which ultimately led to his death. He died of atherosclerotic heart disease at the age of 31. Despite his short life, his contributions to the music world will not be forgotten. His story is a reminder that fame and success can be devastating to personal lives as well. He was also a great father and husband. He was a role model for many.
Net worth
In 2004, Galeotti made his acting debut with the Disney TV series Jersey based on the Monday Night Football Club book series by Gordon Korman. The same year, he joined the indie rock band Enation. He acted and played keyboard in the band.
Galeotti married Bethany Joy Lenz in 2005 and they welcomed their daughter Maria Rose in 2011. However, the couple divorced in 2012. During his life, Galeotti was very active with his music career. He also volunteered with various charitable organizations such as Love146 and To Write Love on Her Arms.
Galeotti is believed to have been worth around $1 million at the time of his death. He left behind his daughter Maria who is now living a peaceful life with her mother Busy Philipps. It is speculated that Maria Rose has inherited her father’s wealth and is living a lavish lifestyle. She often appears in public with her mother. The two are good friends now.