Mike Schank, a famous musician and actor, died on October 13, 2022 at the age of 56. Schank rose to fame after appearing in the 1999 documentary American Movie for which he also wrote the music for the series. this movie. Director Edgar Wright paid tribute to Schank on social media, writing:
“Mike Schank, the lovable and funny man at the heart of the wonderful documentary ‘American Movie’, has passed away. We were mesmerized by it, and since Mike’s home phone number is on the DVD spin-off, we contacted him one evening from London. If you haven’t seen it yet, please watch it now.”
Mike Schank has cancer.
Mike died in his mother’s arms on Thursday morning, according to the Milwaukee Record. However, the cause of death was not immediately known. It should be noted that Schank’s cancer was diagnosed in June 2022 and he was in the final stages of the disease by then. He announced the news on Facebook, writing:
“I have just been diagnosed with a rare type of cancer. It started in my esophagus and progressed to my liver, lungs, and several other organs. It’s stage 4 and they won’t be able to cure it, but they’ll try to control it with radiation and chemotherapy.”
However, it is uncertain whether cancer was the cause of his death. However, so far it has been determined that he was not hospitalized before his death and that he may have died from other health problems.
Twitter users pay tribute
Mike Schank has gained popularity in recent years with his roles in movies like Hamlet ADD, Small Change, Modus Operandi and others. Even as the years go by, the guitarist remains a fan favorite. However, following the news of his sudden death, Schank’s followers and fans flocked to social media to pay their respects and pay their respects to the musician.
RIP Mike Schank. Whenever I feel like making a movie is an uphill battle, I watch US MOVIES and remember that you can make your dreams come true. Thanks for all the inspiration. #RIPMikeSchank #American film pic.twitter.com/2EWIN8XxM1
– Sane the Uncanny (@mrjsane) October 13, 2022
RIP Mike Schank. When people ask me what my favorite movie is, I usually say “an American movie.” The world needs more friends like Mike. pic.twitter.com/WqgWBFnbES
– Truth 11/7 (@DaveMcNamee3000) October 13, 2022
All about Mike Schank
Mike Schank was born on August 3, 1966 in the United States, is a close friend of independent filmmaker Mark Borchardt and helped him produce the short film Coven. Coven was shot in black and white with actors from Milwaukee. Despite mixed reviews, the short film showed Marko as a skilled director. Mike then starred in the 1999 documentary American Movie. Directed by Chris Smith, the film was released in November 1999. It explores the making of Coven. Critics gave him positive reviews. Schank plays a loyal and laid-back friend as well as a top musician.
Schank appeared in an episode of Family Guy, Fox’s animated adult comedy series. He also worked as a cinematographer on the 2001 comedy-drama Storytelling. Schank went on to collaborate with Borchardt on shows like Mark and Mike and presented a national television show called Night of the Living Dead: Live from Wisconsin on Halloween Night.
Before his death, he marked his 27th year of sobriety with a tweet saying that August 3rd was his 27th birthday pure and sober. Schank has never mentioned anything about his private life and it is not clear whether he is married or dating. Details about his work, parents and education are still unknown.
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