Eric the Midget dead at 39

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According to TMZ.com Eric the Midget, also known as Eric the Actor, died Saturday at the age of 39.

The "Howard Stern Show" wack packer was rushed to a Sacramento hospital having complaining of heart problems, according to his friend and agent Johnny Fratto.

Reports said that he was surrounded by family, friends, and his former caretaker Jon were present when he passed.

Eric had been a regular caller to the "Howard Stern Show" since 2002, and was often using his air time to yell at Stern.

Although his medical condition was never explained on the show he, "always claimed to have outlived doctors' expectations," TMZ.com wrote.

He also made cameo appearances on TV shows "In Plain Sight" and "Fringe," among others.

Fratto expressed his condolences for his friend and agent on social media, and he is only one of many that will miss Eric the Midget.