Kevin Clark
, known for his role as Freddy, the rebellious boy commanding the drums in the film
School of Rock
,
has died at the age of 32 in a traffic accident in Chicago, according to the
Chicago Sun Times
newspaper
.
The young man, currently known for his musical career, was hit by a car while riding his bike at dawn.
The incident took place at an intersection considered highly dangerous in the northwestern part of the city. Clark collided with a Hyundai Sonata around 1:20 a.m. and
at 2:04 a.m. his death was declared at the Masonic Medical Center in Illinois
. The driver, a 20-year-old woman, had previously received different police citations.
The actor participated in the phenomenon of the
School of Rock
with Jack Black, who played a nonconformist teacher wanting to turn a class of children from a private school into true rock and roll stars.
His participation in the film directed by Richard Linklater was by chance
, when he was encouraged by a partner to
attend
a casting where they were looking for children between 10 and 12 years old to play an instrument.
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Clark took his role as the drummer, aka Spazzy McGee, to the real world;
as he continued on his way through the world of music without continuing with the interpretation.
A weekend before his death, the young man made his debut with his new band at a live concert
.
During his career he created various groups, composed numerous songs, and taught children about his passion for music.
"Just yesterday he told his bandmates:
You know, this is finally the life I want to live. And we are going to achieve it
. You are my musical family, my family, and we are all going to achieve it," declared his mother, Allison Clarke. , in the middle of Chicago.
He recalls his adventures since he was three years old, when he hit pans and began to be interested in drums;
instrument that helped him to interpret his film role without any experience as an actor.
He began teaching at the age of five and
ended up mastering the guitar, piano and violin as well
.
"He loved music. He is a raw talent. He has a heart of gold," said his mother.
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