Michael Showers Dead: 'Treme' Actor Found Floating In Mississippi River

'Treme' Actor Found Dead At 45

The body of 'Treme' actor, Michael Showers, was found Wednesday morning, floating in the Mississippi River. A steamboat found the actor, 45, in the water near New Orleans' French Quarter according to the Times-Picayune.

Showers played Captain John Guidry on 'Treme' and has also appeared in "I Love You Phillip Morris," "The Tree of Life" and shows like "Breaking Bad" and "The Vampire Diaries."

Although the circumstances surrounding the actor's death have yet to be disclosed, an autopsy will be conducted to discover the cause of death. According to UK's Daily Mail, Showers' girlfriend reported him missing on Tuesday after he did not come home following a night out in the French Quarter -- he was reportedly with one other man.

The Times-Picayune reports that Showers' body could have been in the water for up to two days before it was found.

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