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 October 23rd, 2025 (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: Emily Blunt

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)"

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