His former colleague, Bridget Everett, confirmed the death in a tribute on her Instagram account.
“With great sadness, the family of Michael G. Hagerty announced his passing yesterday in Los Angeles,” the actor wrote according to the website.
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Along with a longer text, she also shared a number of photos with the “Friends” star.
‘I loved Mike from the moment I met him. He was so special. Warm, funny, never met a stranger. We are devastated by the passing. Mike was loved by the entire cast and crew of Somebody Somewhere. Our thoughts go out to his wife and family, “Everett wrote in tribute.
Hagerty was perhaps best known for his recurring role as caretaker “Mr. Treeger »in the hit series« Friends ».
Most recently, he starred in HBO’s “Somebody Somewhere” where he can play Everett’s father on screen.
Hagerty leaves behind his wife Mary Kathryn, his sister Mary Ann, his sister’s wife Kathleen O’Rourke and their daughter Meg.