Obituary of Michael Rooker

Michael Rooker

Michael Rooker (born April 6th, 1955 in Jasper, Alabama) was a TV Actor who was best known for playing tough-guy Merle Dixon in the American TV series "The Walking Dead". Michael died on January 28th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was likely because of a slow but gruesome zombie attack.

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Michael Rooker Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Rooker, Michael
Common Name: Michael Rooker
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Jasper, Alabama, United States
Birth Date: April 06, 1955
Age: 70
Also Known As: Mike
Occupation: TV Actor

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Breyers Ice Cream
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Scent: Acqua Di Gio
Favorite Actor: Julia Roberts

Michael's Family Tree

Father:
Mother:
Brother(s):

four

Sister(s):

four

Spouse/Partner:

Margot Rooker (married 1979-present)

Daughter(s):

Alynne Rooker
second child

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

TV Actor American Born on April 6th Born in 1955 Born in Alabama

Quotable Quotes:

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step."

"[on his Henry character] I can bring that role back in a second. I just rip into the little idiosyncrasies and it's interesting, I've never said good-bye to Henry. That character, the introverted-ness, the soft-spoken quality is always there." (IMDB)

"Michael Rooker was a true icon in the industry and will be missed greatly. (V)"

"Michael Rooker's dynamic and daring life, filled with passion and dedication, continues to inspire and leave a lasting impact on those who were fortunate enough to know him. (V)"

"Michael Rooker was a talented actor known for his captivating performances on screen, unfortunately his professional life was cut short due to unforeseen circumstances. (V)"

Is Mr. Michael Rooker still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.