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Michael Mantenuto | Actor and soldier, 35

Michael Mantenuto, 35, a former actor best known for his role in the Disney hockey movie Miracle and who later joined the Army, has died in the Seattle suburb of Des Moines, Wash.

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Michael Mantenuto, 35, a former actor best known for his role in the Disney hockey movie

Miracle

and who later joined the Army, has died in the Seattle suburb of Des Moines, Wash.

The King County Medical Examiner's Office said Mr. Mantenuto died of a gunshot wound to the head Monday. It ruled his death a suicide.

Des Moines police said he was found in his car at Saltwater State Park in the city.

Army First Special Forces unit commander Col. Guillaume Beaurpere said in a Facebook post that the Army staff sergeant will be remembered "for his passionate love for his family and his commitment to the health of the force."

A spokeswoman with Joint Base-Lewis McChord, where Mr. Mantenuto and his family lived, confirmed the post.

- AP