Filmmaker John Alan Schwartz, best known for directing the movies in the controversial Faces of Death franchise, has sadly passed away. In a post shared on Schwartz's personal Facebook account, the late filmmaker's wife confirms Schwartz peacefully died this week, although the cause of death hasn't been made clear at this time. Although the filmmaker credited himself with pseudonyms and lived a fairly private life, it's clear from his wife's message the man was as far-removed from the horrific nature of the Faces of Death movies as could be.
"This morning John passed away. He is now with the angels. But I have a feeling he will be back. He died peacefully. He was one of the funniest, most unique, original, creative and magical person I've ever known Living with him was an adventure. He cried at sad movies, laughed hard and made others laugh hard. He'd wake up everyday...
"This morning John passed away. He is now with the angels. But I have a feeling he will be back. He died peacefully. He was one of the funniest, most unique, original, creative and magical person I've ever known Living with him was an adventure. He cried at sad movies, laughed hard and made others laugh hard. He'd wake up everyday...
- 8/16/2019
- by Jeremy Dick
- MovieWeb
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