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.)
The Associated Press contributed to this article.
I had many crazy belly-laughs watching Alf. Especially the jokes about cats. Maybe St. Peter needs another comedian.
I had brought home an Airedale terrier puppy we were searching for a name for him. My son said he looked a lot like Alf, and was called that ever since. I miss both of those little guys.
I named my German Shepherd Afl . Since only one of her ears stood up. . miss her too
Alf hope there lots CATS in Extraterrestrial Heaven.
Michu Meszaros RIP