Obituary of John Matuszak

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John Matuszak

John Daniel Katuszak (born October 25, 1950 in Oak Creek, Wisconsin) was a an American football player and film actor who was best known for being the defensive end for the Oakland Raiders of the NFL, and as an actor, he was best known for his roles as Sloth in the 1985 film, “The Goonies.” John died on June 17, 1989 and his sudden death was because of an accidental drug overdose on propoxyphene and cocaine. He died young at age just 38.

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John Matuszak Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Matuszak, John
    • Common Name: John Matuszak
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Oak Creek, Wisconsin, United States
    • Birth Date: October 25, 1950
    • Age: 38 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Sloth, Tooz
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Catholic
    • Net Worth: $400 thousand
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Lime
    • Favorite Scent: Byredo Gypsy Water
    • Favorite Actor: Audrey Hepburn

    John's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John Daniel Matuszak
    • Father: Marvin Matuszak
    • Mother: Audrey Matuszak
    • Brother(s):
      • Christopher Matuszak
      • David Matuszak
    • Sister(s):
      • Karen Matuszak
      • Dawn Matuszak
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 17 1989 at age 38
  • Place: Burbank, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Overdose (accidental-propoxyphene and cocaine)

Category Tags:

Football PlayerFilm Actor American Born on October 25th Born in 1950 Born in Wisconsin Died in 1989 Died at age 38 Died from Overdose

John's Notable Roles:

  • The Goonies

Quotable Quotes:

"I think about the game plan, and then I go through all the little things that are almost impossible to do. If you go through those things in your mind, you can do them." (IMDB)

"John Matuszak lived a passionate and adventurous life, leaving behind a legacy of inspiration and unforgettable memories for all those who knew him. (V)"

"John Matuszak had a successful professional career as a NFL defensive end, but his life was tragically cut short due to substance abuse issues. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-09-22 08:43:06
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