Barry Bialik, the father of actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik, died on Tuesday at the age of 68. The cause of death was not immediately known. Bialik is survived by his wife, two sons, and four grandchildren. Mayim Bialik posted a tribute to her father on Instagram, writing, “My dad was my sunshine. He lit up every room he entered,” she continued. “He was so funny and so smart and so kind. I will miss him every single day of my life,” she concluded. “Rest in peace, Dad. I love you.”
Barry Bialik was born in 1952 and raised in the Bronx, New York. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Brooklyn College. He worked as an accountant for a few years before becoming a stay-at-home dad when Mayim was born. He later returned to work as a real estate developer. In addition to Mayim, Barry Bialik is survived by his sons, Asher and Jonah. His funeral will be held on Thursday in Los Angeles.
