Jan Schwieterman, recognized for his function within the iconic 1997 Nickelodeon comedy Good Burger, has handed away.
RadarOnline.com can reveal the actor died on February 29 on the age of 52 following a battle with aggressive stage 4 most cancers.
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The actor’s demise was revealed in a Fb put up from his brother earlier this month.
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His brother, Chad Schwieterman, shared the information in a Fb put up earlier this month.
“It’s with a heavy coronary heart that I share the passing of my brother, Jan (JP) Schwieterman,” Chad wrote within the put up, shared on March 1.
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Jan was most recognized for his function as antagonist Kurt Bozwell in ‘Good Burger.’
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He added: “He just lately came upon he had an aggressive type of stage 4 most cancers and handed yesterday night.
“Please maintain our household in your ideas and prayers as we navigate this tough time. Relaxation in peace, brother. We love you and miss you.”
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After asserting his brother’s passing, Chad shared Schwieterman’s obituary on Fb and expressed his gratitude for the assist from associates, household, and followers.
He stated: “Thanks, everybody, on your assist. We miss JP deeply and respect your ideas and prayers.”
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Jan’s obituary revealed he handed away at Mercy Hospital in Washington, Missouri.
The actor is survived by his mom, Clara Reed, father LeeRoy Schwieterman, siblings Megan, Vanessa, and Chad.
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A memorial service came about on March 4 at St. Paul’s Church in Berger, Missouri, with donations made in his honor to the MD Anderson Most cancers Middle in Houston, Texas.
Born on September 30, 1972, in Bluffton, Indiana, Jan took pleasure in being an Eagle Scout throughout his childhood, in accordance with the obituary.
After graduating highschool, he relocated to California to pursue a profession in performing.
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Jan’s breakout function got here within the cult traditional Good Burger, the place he portrayed Kurt Bozwell – the antagonist and proprietor of the rival Mondo Burger, reverse Kel Mitchell and Kenan Thompson.
The movie additionally featured a star-studded solid, together with Carmen Electra, Shaquille O’Neal, and Linda Cardellini.
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The TV star opted out of showing within the 2023 ‘Good Burger’ sequel alongside his former co-stars.
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Along with Good Burger, he appeared within the 1999 movies Warlock III: The Finish of Innocence and American Intellectuals.
Jan additionally made visitor appearances on a number of fashionable TV exhibits, resembling Felicity, McKenna, ER, and NightMan.
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Following his function within the 2000 movie Fallen Arches, the actor took a seven-year break from the business. His final movie look was within the 2007 film Alongside the Means.
In accordance with his obituary, Jan had a deep ardour for journey and visited quite a few international locations all through his life.
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Jan final appeared onscreen within the 2007 movie ‘Alongside the Means,’ 10 years after his ‘Good Burger’ breakout.
He was additionally a proficient photographer and painter, studied martial arts, and loved enjoying Dungeons and Dragons.
The highly-anticipated sequel to Good Burger, Good Burger 2, was launched in November 2023. Sadly, Jan didn’t reprise his function for the movie.