Windell D. Middlebrooks, the actor best known for his work in the "Miller High Life" Commercials and on "Parks & Recreation," was found dead Monday at the age of 36.
TMZ reported that Middlebrooks was found unresponsive at his San Fernando Valley home and was rushed by ambulance the hospital. The L.A. County Office of Coroner told E! News that he was later pronounced dead at Providence St. Joseph's Medical Center at 11:52 A.M.
The actor's family confirmed the sad news in a statement posted on Middlebrooks' Facebook account on Tuesday, saying, "The Middlebrooks, with sorrowed hearts, announce the passing of a young, black star. Windell took his final bow and with great joy exited stage left in the early morning of March 9th, 2015. It was Windell's biggest wish that his final scene not be lived on social media."
"Further details will be forthcoming once the family members plans have been finalized. At this time we have no further information for the press and ask that space is given to his family and friends in their time of mourning," the statement added.
No official cause of death has been determined and no foul play has been suspected to play a role in his death. Middlebrooks attended Sterling College and later received an MFA from the University of California, Irvine for acting.
His acting credits included the TV series "Body of Proof," ''Cougar Town," "Scrubs," "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," "The Suite Life on Deck," "Parks and Recreation," "Entourage," "Hannah Montana" and most recently "Mighty Med." He is also apart of the new Adam Carolla film "Road Hard."
"In all my years, I've never known a kinder soul, and he will be dearly missed by all of us who knew him," Middlebrooks manager and friend, Steve Ivey, said.
"Rest in peace Windell Middlebrooks, our 'Kirby,'" tweeted Debby Ryan. "You were a light to the entire Suite Life crew and cast and we'll forever love you."
In a statement to Deadline.com, Matthew Gross, executive producer for "Body of Proof," said Middlebrooks was "an incredible human being. Most people know him as the 'Miller Delivery Guy,' but for those who had the privilege of truly knowing him, knew Windell Middlebrooks was an inspirational humanitarian, a family man, artist, dancer, entertainer and one of the funniest people on this planet."
"Rest in peace to one of my favorite characters on Mighty Med, Windell Middlebrooks. You'll be missed, my friend," Bradley Steven Perry, who stars in "Mighty Med" tweeted. Series creator Andy Schwartz also wrote, "RIP Windell Middlebrooks. Met him on #Scrubs and he joined our #MightyMed family as Agent Blaylock. So sad to hear of his passing."
