What happened to Mike Schank Tributes pour in as American Movie star dies aged 56 × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout SK POP News What happened to Mike Schank Tributes pour in as American Movie star dies aged 56 By Anupal Sraban Neog Modified Oct 14, 2022 04:04 PM IST Follow Us Comment Share Mike Schank recently died at the age of 56 (Image via pacoromane/Twitter) On October 13, 2022, well-known guitarist and actor Mike Schank passed away at the age of 56. Schank was popular for his appearance in the 1999 documentary film American Movie, and he also composed music for the film. Filmmaker Edgar Wright paid tribute to Schank on social media and wrote: "RIP Mike Schank, the sweet funny soul at the heart of the extraordinary doc 'American Movie.' Me, Simon & Nick were obsessed with it and since they included Mike's home number on the DVD extras, we called him from London one night. If you've never seen it, please do immediately." edgarwright@edgarwrightRIP Mike Schank, the sweet funny soul at the heart of the extraordinary doc 'American Movie'. Me, Simon & Nick were obsessed with it and since they included Mike's home number on the DVD extras, we called him from London one night. If you've never seen it, please do immediately.4994702RIP Mike Schank, the sweet funny soul at the heart of the extraordinary doc 'American Movie'. Me, Simon & Nick were obsessed with it and since they included Mike's home number on the DVD extras, we called him from London one night. If you've never seen it, please do immediately. https://t.co/RCWm3uBAZz Mike Schank was suffering from cancer Milwaukee Record revealed that Mike died in his mother's arms on Thursday morning. However, the cause of death was not immediately disclosed. It should be noted that Schank was diagnosed with cancer in June 2022 and was in its last stage. He shared the news in a Facebook post and wrote: "I've been diagnosed with a rare type of cancer recently. It started in my esophagus and spread to my liver and lungs and a bunch of other places in my body. It's stage 4 and they can't cure it but they are going to try to get it under control with radiation and chemotherapy." However, it remains unknown if cancer played any role in his death. But it has been confirmed for now that he was not hospitalized before his death and may have died from other health issues. Netizens pay tribute on Twitter Mike Schank gained recognition in recent years for his appearances in films like Hamlet A.D.D., Small Change, Modus Operandi, and more. Even with each passing year, the guitarist continued to be a fan favorite. However, with the news of his untimely demise, fans and admirers of Schank took to social media to express their sorrow and pay their tributes to the guitarist. @ruderubinRIP Mike Schank3116452RIP Mike Schank https://t.co/8UomJv74tt Taika Waititi@TaikaWaititiRIP Mike Schank. I didn't know this guy but man was he a cool friend. Let's all watch #AmericanMovie this weekend - one of the all time great docs and super inspiring if you love film-making and film-makers. 1763124RIP Mike Schank. I didn't know this guy but man was he a cool friend. Let's all watch #AmericanMovie this weekend - one of the all time great docs and super inspiring if you love film-making and film-makers. https://t.co/bAlU2LPCfM Weekend at Bergman's@WeekendBergmanPetition to replace the Wilhelm Scream with the Mike Schank Scream RIP to a real one twitter.com/milwaukeerecor…Milwaukee [email protected]. Milwaukee musician, 'American Movie' co-star Mike Schankmilwaukeerecord.com/film/r-i-p-mil…8024R.I.P. Milwaukee musician, 'American Movie' co-star Mike Schankmilwaukeerecord.com/film/r-i-p-mil… https://t.co/4AlWHgns7hPetition to replace the Wilhelm Scream with the Mike Schank Scream RIP to a real one twitter.com/milwaukeerecor… https://t.co/MlSceCka5L Jay Cheel@JayCheelRIP Mike Schank. American Movie is undeniably one of the greatest films of all time, carried in part by Mike and Mark’s friendship. Love these two. youtu.be/roNCodl4Wng527100RIP Mike Schank. American Movie is undeniably one of the greatest films of all time, carried in part by Mike and Mark’s friendship. Love these two. youtu.be/roNCodl4Wng https://t.co/z3v5vHdjaY Vashi Nedomansky, ACE@vashikooRIP to the gentle collaborator...spend some time with Mike Schank:archive.org/details/americ… twitter.com/ruderubin/stat…@ruderubinRIP Mike Schank17450RIP Mike Schank https://t.co/8UomJv74ttRIP to the gentle collaborator...spend some time with Mike Schank:archive.org/details/americ… twitter.com/ruderubin/stat… https://t.co/UO2SUs51ED ?johnny?@j37h3rRIP Mike Schank. He was a Milwaukee original and will be forever immortalized in "American Movie" (1999)1037RIP Mike Schank. He was a Milwaukee original and will be forever immortalized in "American Movie" (1999) https://t.co/DvZU5jh8OT Uncle Blackie Pete@ZineMaticaWell I'm bummed out. RIP to Mike Schank, awesome musician and absolutely loveable costar of AMERICAN MOVIE, one of my favorite films about MAKING films 2Well I'm bummed out. RIP to Mike Schank, awesome musician and absolutely loveable costar of AMERICAN MOVIE, one of my favorite films about MAKING films https://t.co/8O61U3YG7y JB@JackBluffyRIP Mike Schank :( - if you have never seen the documentary American Movie now is the time.235RIP Mike Schank :( - if you have never seen the documentary American Movie now is the time. https://t.co/tnOMyKjGOl 7/11 Truther@DaveMcNamee3000RIP Mike Schank. If asked what my favorite movie is, I often say “American Movie.” The world needs more friends like Mike.18716RIP Mike Schank. If asked what my favorite movie is, I often say “American Movie.” The world needs more friends like Mike. https://t.co/WqgWBFnbES Sane the Uncanny @mrjsaneRIP Mike Schank. Whenever I’m feeling like filmmaking is a massive uphill battle, I watch AMERICAN MOVIE and remember that it is possible to attain your dreams. Thanks for all of the inspiration. #RIPMikeSchank #AmericanMovie15028RIP Mike Schank. Whenever I’m feeling like filmmaking is a massive uphill battle, I watch AMERICAN MOVIE and remember that it is possible to attain your dreams. Thanks for all of the inspiration. #RIPMikeSchank #AmericanMovie https://t.co/2EWIN8XxM1 Nicole Alvarado@Ch_eekyGirlRIP Mike Schank. As someone who spent her formative years in Milwaukee and absolutely adored AMERICAN MOVIE I was always just way too starstruck whenever I ran into him in our Brady Street neighborhood. He was the sweetest soul and seemed like the bestest friend.162RIP Mike Schank. As someone who spent her formative years in Milwaukee and absolutely adored AMERICAN MOVIE I was always just way too starstruck whenever I ran into him in our Brady Street neighborhood. He was the sweetest soul and seemed like the bestest friend. https://t.co/ywJVmxJ3Nl Everything known about Mike Schank Born on August 3, 1966, in the United States, Mike Schank was a close friend of independent filmmaker Mark Borchardt and assisted Borchardt in making the short film, Coven. Coven was filmed in black-and-white with local talent from Milwaukee. Although it received mixed reviews, the short film established Mark as an expert filmmaker. Mark Borchardt and Mike Schank at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival (Image via Randall Michelson/Getty Images) Mike then appeared in the 1999 documentary film American Movie. Directed by Chris Smith, it explored the making of Coven and was released in November 1999. It received positive reviews from critics. Schank played the role of a loyal and laid-back friend and a talented guitarist. Schank made a cameo in an episode of the Fox adult animated sitcom Family Guy. Additionally, he served as a cameraman in the 2001 comedy-drama film, Storytelling. Schank continued to collaborate with Borchardt on shows like Mark and Mike and hosted a national television special on Halloween night called Night of the Living Dead: Live from Wisconsin. Before his demise, he celebrated his sobriety of 27 years and posted a tweet that stated that August 3 was his clean and sober birthday in 27 years. Schank never revealed anything about his personal life and it remains unknown if he was married or dating someone. Detailed information about his career, parents, and educational background is yet to be revealed. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Priya Majumdar × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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