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Scott L. Schwartz, finest recognized for taking part in Bruiser within the Ocean’s Eleven trilogy, has died at age 65 as a consequence of congestive coronary heart failure.
The wrestler-turned-actor handed away at his dwelling in Covington, Louisiana on November 26, his spouse Misty confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.
Schwartz’ character Bruiser initially seems in 2001’s Ocean Eleven, the place he’s paid $2 million by George Clooney’s Danny Ocean to pretend beat him up. Following the information of Schwartz’ dying, Clooney launched an announcement.
“I am sorry to listen to that Scott is gone. We did three movies collectively and I’ve by no means been so gently punched. He was a delicate soul and he will probably be dearly missed,” his assertion learn.
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Actor and producer Rick Zahn additionally shared a tribute to Schwartz on his Facebook web page, saying the world misplaced “a very good man” and a “terrific actor.”
“Please be a part of me in extending honest condolences to Misty and Scott’s household. This one hurts… I’m nonetheless grateful that this big-hearted lug touched my life. Thanks, Scott, for giving me another reason to know the which means of HAPPY THANKSGIVING,” he wrote.
The Philadelphia native started his profession as a professional wrestler who glided by the names “The Israeli Commando” and “Big David.” He went on to grow to be a stuntman and actor in Hollywood, with TV credit together with, however not restricted to, Star Trek: Deep Area 9, Angel, Citadel, The Mentalist, The Younger and the Stressed, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. He additionally appeared in movies like The Scorpion King, Starsky & Hutch, and Enjoyable with Dick and Jane.
“Most individuals affiliate Scott with the films, however those that know him personally related him with being a jolly individual, so lively, a robust loving individual, foodie and journey aficionado,” his spouse Misty stated. She stated her husband was “most pleased with” his charity work.
After dropping his sister to breast most cancers in 1998, Schwartz turned a staunch advocate for breast most cancers consciousness, and in addition got here to be recognized for visiting youngsters with most cancers in hospitals all around the world.
Schwartz was celebrated with the Glass Slipper Award from the Youngsters’s Hospital of Orange County in 2012 — an honor additionally given to David Beckham and Gwen Stefani. His humanitarian efforts had been additionally acknowledged with The Atlantic Metropolis Cinefest’s Lifesaver Achievement Award in 2016 and the Gulf Coast Movie & Video Pageant’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021.
