"School Of Rock" Star Kevin Clark Killed In Accident, Jack Black Reacts

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Clark was reportedly struck by a car while riding his bicycle around his neighborhood.

He didn't have a lengthy Hollywood career but Kevin Clark was still an icon for a generation of School of Rock lovers. The 2003 film starring Jack Black centered around a teacher who hilariously builds the confidences of a team of misfit children and forms them into a real rock band. Kevin Clark portrayed the drummer, Freddy Jones nicknamed Spazzy McGee, and according to TMZ, he later said he got the role because he could actually play the drums.

Although School of Rock was his only movie role, Clark was a beloved musician who was known to play gigs in the Chicago area. On Wednesday (May 26), tragic news surfaced stating that Clark had passed away following a bike accident. He was 32.

"School Of Rock" Star Kevin Clark Killed In Accident, Jack Black Reacts
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According to reports, Clark's sister shared that he was riding his bicycle in Chicago on his way home when a 20-year-old driving a Hyundai Sonata hit him. Clark was immediately rushed to the hospital but sadly died from his injuries. TMZ stated that the woman who struck Clark wasn't arrested at the scene, however, officers issued her citations. People have flooded social media with tributes, including Jack Black who grieved in a solemn post to the fallen musician.

"Devastating news. Kevin is gone. Way too soon. Beautiful soul.," Black wrote. "So many great memories. Heartbroken. Sending love to his family and the whole School of Rock community." We send our sincerest condolences to Kevin Clark's loved ones. Read through a few tributes below.

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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.
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