How did Morgan Stevens die? 'Melrose Place' star 70, was once beaten by LAPD cops
TV actor Morgan Stevens, who was best known for his role of Nick Diamond on the iconic show ‘Melrose Place’, died on Wednesday, January 26. He was 70. The unfortunate news of his death was shared by the authorities after he was found dead at his home. None of the family members came forward to bid the actor a last goodbye on the Internet.
The news of Stevens' death comes days after the legendary actor and comedian Louie Anderson died on January 21. He was admitted to the hospital days earlier after being diagnosed with cancer but sadly could not make it. Bob Saget is another icon that Hollywood lost on January 9. Speaking of celebrity deaths, Betty White died at 99 of natural causes on December 31, 2021. Chick Vennera, DMX, Jay Black, and Jeanette Maus are other public figures who passed away last year leaving their loyal fans devastated.
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How did Morgan Stevens die?
According to TMZ, the actor was not heard nor seen for the last few days which got the neighbors worried. One of the neighbors then called the authorities to do a wellness check on the actor, as revealed by a source. The authorities later confirmed it to the publication that the actor was found in the kitchen where he was pronounced dead. TMZ reported that the cops did not suspect a foul play and he may have died of natural causes.
Morgan made a name for himself after making guest appearances on shows like ‘Murder, She Wrote’, ‘One Day at a Time’ and ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’. He also appeared on the show called ‘Fame’ where he played the role of teacher David Reardon for two seasons.
Why was Morgan Stevens beaten by LAPD?
Morgan Stevens made headlines back in 1991 after he claimed that he was brutally beaten by two LAPD cops after he was arrested for a DUI. He was reportedly involved in a minor traffic accident. According to Los Angeles Times, the actor left the jail with a broken nose, a fractured cheek, a dislocated jaw along with nerve damage. He later sued LAPD ultimately settling the case out of court in June 1991. Stevens later worked in with a TV movie ‘Criminal Behavior’ and a guest role in ‘The Boys of Twilight’ in 1992. He landed his most famous role Nick Diamond on ‘Melrose Place’ in 1995.