After a brief struggle with cancer, Jan Schwieterman, who was best known for playing Kurt Bozwell in” Great Burger” in 1997, passed away at the age of 52.
His brother, Chad Schwieterman, wrote on Facebook earlier this month,” It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my brother, Jan ( JP) Schwieterman.” He just learned that he had an aggressive type of level 4 cancer, and passed away yesterday evening. As we navigate this challenging time, kindly keep our home in your thoughts and prayers.
His brother’s type of cancer was never identified by Chad.
Jan and his death was reported in a medical close to his hometown of Hermann, Missouri, according to An ’s article.
Jan made his television debut in 1994 with the ABC network’s” McKenna,” and later made guest appearances on “ER,”” Forever,” and” Felicity,” but his most notable role was in the Nickelodeon teen comedy” Good Burger” starring Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell.
His final film role was” Along the Way” from 2007 and” Another Day.”
Jan’s personal and professional effect was described in Jan’s article.
J. P. was a Boy Scout in his early years, and he was glad to be an Eagle Scout. Soon after graduating from high school, he relocated to California and began acting,” according to the article. He played Kurt Bozwell, the owner of Mondo Burger, in the position of the direct criminal in the film” Good Burger.”
Jan’s passion for travel, pictures, painting, and martial arts was also mentioned in the tribute.
Clara Reed, his mother, LeeRoy Schwieterman, his brother Chad, and his daughters Megan and Vanessa are all left behind.
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