Many people have wondered what happened to bring about Mike Helman’s death.
His family has not confirmed reports that he died in a vehicle crash, but such reports have gained traction online. His demise at such a young age stunned and saddened both his fans and his colleagues.
Mike’s contributions as a producer on the hit TV show Street Outlaws will be sorely missed.
Whatever the cause of his death, Mike Helman will be remembered for the great contributions he made to the entertainment business.
His legacy will live on, inspiring and entertaining new generations of fans and employees, and that’s something to take comfort in while we grieve his loss.
Who Was Mike Helman?
Mike Helman was a well-known director of both movies and TV shows. The role he played on Street Outlaws made him a household name.
Michael Helman was born on April 21, 1965, in Brooklyn, New York. Mike’s most known works as a producer and writer include 2007’s The Apartment, 2009’s ManDate, and 2010’s Playback. (1994).
Mike Helman’s passion for telling tales was the inspiration for his career in show business.
Early in his career, he worked as a writer and director on documentaries and short films that explored the human experience.
His success on projects ranging from indie films to network television series prompted him to transition into producing.
Mike’s strengths as a communicator and as a detail-oriented worker made him an asset to whatever team he joined.
Mike was successful, but he never stopped working hard and producing tales that had an impact on his readers.
What Happened to Mike Hellman?
On August 14, 2022, viewers of the Discovery show were given a gloomy update thanks to a Facebook message made by the Mike Murillo Racing team, which was likely penned by Murillo himself. “So, as most of you know by now, we lost someone very special to us this past weekend suddenly, right before the show,” the post reads. “Michael was found unresponsive in his hotel room on Thursday night. Any more details at this point are pure speculation.”
Michael David Helmann, the article continued, “Michael David Helmann was special. Not only was Michael special to us, but he was loved and cherished by so many racers in the Street Outlaws organization. Michael was our producer. Michael was that producer that we knew actually cared about us and treated us like family. Michael would just send random texts from time to time to say, ‘Can’t wait to see y’all,’ or videos at an attempt at getting the song ‘Watermelon Sugar’ stuck in my head (again) for the weekend.”
Additionally, the Facebook post had two videos: one of Helmann singing along to Harry Styles in the car, and another of him posing as Murillo to extol the virtues of his “favorite producer, Michael David Helmann.”
The message continued, “Michael, you improved the world in the brief time that you were here. Your selfless devotion for others will remain in our hearts forever. This is a great illustration of how entertaining he could be.
Almost two months later, on May 18th, the Mike Murillo Racing Facebook page posted a snapshot of a memorial ceremony program honoring Helmann. Helmann was 40 years old when he passed away, according to an obituary posted on the website of Serenity Funeral and Crematory in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
I’d like to take a minute to honor the life of Mike Helmann. Today is a tough day for the street outlaws family. Mike…
Posted by Fireball Camaro on Friday, August 12, 2022
