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Actor who played 'ALF' dies

Michu Meszaros, a former circus performer who played "ALF" in the popular NBC sitcom, has died, according to his manager, Dennis Varga.

In addition to 'ALF,' Michu Meszaros also had roles in 'Freaked', 'Waxwork' and 'Big Top Pee-wee.' 

NEW YORK — Michu Meszaros, a former circus performer who played "ALF" in the popular NBC sitcom, has died, according to his manager, Dennis Varga.

Meszaros, who died Sunday, had been rushed to a Los Angeles hospital several days ago after he was found unresponsive in his home, and had been in a coma since. He was 76.

Born in Budapest, Hungary, he stood less than 3 feet tall and since his teens had performed in numerous circuses, including the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

He had also appeared in films, including Big Top Pee-wee and Freaked, as well as on TV. He was best known costumed as the extraterrestrial title character of ALF, which aired from 1986 to 1990. (Otherwise, ALF was a puppet operated and voiced by Paul Fusco.)

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