Judd Apatow is paying tribute toHeavyweightsstar Joseph Wayne Miller, who died Tuesday at the age of 36.
In the 1995 Ben Stiller-led comedy about a fat camp for kids, Miller memorably starred as Salami Sam.
Apatow produced, acted in, and wrote the film, which was his first big-screen writing credit.
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When we madeHeavyweightsbeing around Joe Miller was pure joy, the filmmaker said in a statement.
We could not have loved spending time with him more.
He made everyone around him so happy.
What a terrible loss.
Heavyweightsserved as Millers sole acting credit.
Hismother told TMZhe died in his sleep Tuesday in Chicago.
