Joseph Wayne Miller, the former child actor whose sole notable role was as the splash-making “Salami” Sam in Disney’s Judd Apatow-penned 1995 fat camp comedy Heavyweights, has died in Chicago. He was 36. "When we made 'Heavyweights' being around Joe Miller was pure joy," Judd Apatow, who co-wrote and produced the film, said in a statement Wednesday. "We could not have loved spending time with him more. He made everyone around him so happy. What a terrible loss." Miller is…...
- 1/10/2018
- Deadline
"Heavyweights" actor Joseph Wayne Miller, who played Salami Sam in the '90s hit has died ... TMZ has learned. Miller's mother, Patricia, tells us her son died in his sleep Tuesday in Chicago. We're told his girlfriend found his body. So far the cause of death is unknown ... but Patricia says he suffered from sleep apnea. Rest In Peace buddy...
- 1/10/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
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