ALFactor Mihaly Michu Meszaros died Monday at the age of 76, EW has confirmed.
At 2-foot-9, Meszaros was unofficially known as the smallest man on Earth.
He toured throughout the U.S. and Canada putting on shows for the likes of Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan.
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He even befriended his idol, Michael Jackson, along the way.
He performed in the furry alien suit whenever ALFs full body was shown.
(Paul Fusco is the man behind ALFs voice.)
Meszaros also picked up gigs inWarlock: ArmageddonandFreakedin 1993.
His additional credits include episodes ofDear JohnandH.R.
Pufnstuf, as well as filmsLook Whos TalkingandBig Top Pee-wee.
According toTMZ, Meszaros had suffered from health problems since experiencing a stroke eight years ago.
