On October 13, 2022, Mike Schank, a well-known musician, and actor, passed away at the age of 56. After appearing in the 1999 documentary movie American Movie and contributing music to it, Schank gained notoriety.
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Edgar Wright, a director, paid tribute to Schank on social media by writing:
“Mike Schank, the charming and funny subject of the superb documentary ‘American Movie,’ has passed away. We were enthralled by it and, as Mike’s home phone number was listed in the DVD extras, we called him one night from London. I urge you to watch it right away if you haven’t already.
Mike Schank was a cancer patient
According to the Milwaukee Record, Mike passed away on Thursday morning while being held by his mother. However, the cause of death was not immediately apparent. It is important to note that Schank was in the latter stages of the disease when she received her cancer diagnosis in June 2022. On Facebook, he posted the news, writing:
“I recently learned that I had a rare form of cancer. My esophagus was the starting point, and it spread to my liver, lungs, and many other organs. They won’t be able to cure it because it is stage 4, but they will try to treat it with radiation and chemotherapy.
It’s unclear, though, whether cancer played a role in his passing. But it has been determined for the time being that he was not hospitalized before passing away and that he might have passed away as a result of other medical issues.
Twitter users express gratitude
In recent years, Mike Schank has become well-known for his parts in movies like Modus Operandi, Small Change, and Hamlet A.D.D. The guitarist maintained his status as a fan favorite over the years. But after learning of his sudden passing, Schank’s fans and supporters went to social media to share their condolences and show their appreciation for the musician.
Mike Schank, RIP. I watch AMERICAN movies whenever I’m feeling like making movies is a huge uphill battle to remind myself that everything is possible. Many thanks for the inspiration. Mike Schank, may you rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/2EWIN8XxM1
Who Is Mike Schank?
Mike Schank, a close friend of independent filmmaker Mark Borchardt who was born in the United States on August 3, 1966, assisted him in the making of the short film Coven. Milwaukee performers were used in the black-and-white Coven film.
Despite mixed reviews, the short film demonstrated Mark’s talent as a director. Mike then took part in the 1999 documentary movie American Movie. It was published in November 1999 under Chris Smith’s direction. It looked into how Coven came to be. It received positive reviews from critics. Schank portrayed himself as a great musician as well as a dependable and easygoing friend.
Fox’s adult animated sitcom Family Guy featured Schank in one of its episodes. In the comedy-drama movie Storytelling from 2001, he further served as a cameraman. On shows like Mark and Mike and a national television special dubbed Night of the Living Dead: Life from Wisconsin on Halloween night, Schank continued to collaborate with Borchardt.
He tweeted that August 3 was his 27th clean and sober birthday just before he passed away to commemorate his 27th year of sobriety. It’s unknown if Schank was married or in a relationship because he made no mention of it. His occupation, parents, and academic history are all still unknown.
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