The NZA Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 remember ALF? the guy in the suit died Michu Meszaros, the circus star who played "ALF" for four seasons, has passed ... his longtime manager, Dennis Varga, confirmed to TMZ. He'd been rushed to an L.A. hospital over a week ago after being found unresponsive at his home and had been in a coma since. Michu was born in Hungary and began performing in the circus in his teens. He was only 33 inches tall coining him the unofficial title as "the smallest man on earth." He eventually joined Ringling Bros. Barnum and Bailey Circus in the '70s. He was close friends with Michael Jackson after the pop star saw him perform. Michu was reportedly a regular at Neverland Ranch, present during MJ's courtship to Lisa Marie and even knew Michael's kids. He landed the role of walkaround ALF in the '80s. Varga has set up a GoFundMe page to help pay for funeral costs and medical bills. Michu was 76. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iambaytor Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 waitwaitwaitwait Alf wasn't a muppet? I specifically remember reading something about how the set of the show was a nightmare because it had holes in the floor to accommodate the puppeteer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nemo McFly Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Also the puppeteer was an uncompromising perfectionist - this dude played Alf for the long shots. Like the intro when he sets up the camera and runs toward the family for a group photo. RIP - old man. I've seen you around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donatella Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Alf was my shit. When I was younger I had an Alf puppet I believe came from Pizza Hut and I still miss that damn thing. Hmm. I wonder if it's up in the attic...I really need to brave the spiders and see what treasures wait for me up there! RIP Michu! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Cap'n 2099 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 I also had several of that puppet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 wait, which puppet was that? someone post a pic! also? i know a guy who's all about braving attics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Cap'n 2099 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 (edited) I remember Mike and I had SEVERAL of each of these. I can still smell them... Edited June 14, 2016 by Da Cap'n 2099 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Nemo McFly Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 I actually remember those things. Man, I would love an Alf plush - I've always wanted one. Here's a pic I found on google of one from the era - '87. Now w/ the figure / replica market being very a-buzz - it'd be super-awesome if they put out an updated plush that looked pretty close to model. I'd probably get 'em both - that '87 plush does look really good! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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