Report: 'Alf' star dead at 76
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The man who played Alf, Michu Meszaros, has died, according to TMZ.
The 2-foot-9-inch star was found unresponsive at his home more than a week ago and had been in a coma, the gossip site reports. He was 76.
Meszaros’ manager could not immediately be reached for comment.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The actor wore the costume for four seasons of “Alf” in the ‘80s. Paul Fusco voiced Alf.
The Budapest, Hungary, native started his career in 1973 as a member of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Meszaros was advertised as "the smallest man on earth,” according to his Facebook fan page.