Tragic death of famous actor at 52 after long battle with cancer
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Breaking news in the world of showbiz as 52 year old actor Jan Schweiterman has unfortunately passed away after a long battle with cancer.
Well folks, this one hurts. Jan Schweiterman, 52, has died.
According to TMZ, Jan passed away back on February 28 at Mercy Hospital in Washington, Missouri, according to an online obituary.
Interestingly, people are just finding out about his passing now, and it took quite a bit of digging to find out the cause of death.
Jan Schweiterman's brother makes the official announcement
Earlier in March, Jan Schweiterman's brother, Chad, made an official post on facebook, describing the situation leading to his passing.
You can see the official post in the picture provided below:
It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my brother, Jan (JP) Schwieterman. He recently found out he had an aggressive form of stage 4 cancer and passed yesterday evening. Please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers as we navigate this difficult time.
Rest in peace, brother. We love you and miss you.
Rest in peace, brother. We love you and miss you.
How terrible!
Widely recognized for his role as Kurt Bozwell in the hit comedy Good Burger, he also played a big role in the 1999 movie Warlock
Jan grew up in the small city of Bluffton, Indiana - before moving to Hollywood after high school to become an actor. He scored some bit parts in TV shows such as «McKenna,» «ER» and «Forever.»
-TMZ
-TMZ
You can see a short clip of Jan's acting in Good Burger in the clip provided below:
His death hits home to all kids who grew up in the Nickelodeon era in the 1990's.
Personally, Good Burger was always a fun movie to have on which captivated the attention of kids across the world.
He will be remembered for his radiant smile, incredible talent, and the joy he brought to fans with his captivating performances and vibrant personality.
Jan was only 52 years old. RIP.
Source: TMZ
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