Filmmaker Jon Schnepp, the man responsible for the feature-length documentary “The Death of ‘Superman Lives’: What Happened?”, passed away on July 19, aged 51.
Jon died after suffering a massive stroke, with his partner Holly Payne posting the following statement on Twitter yesterday:
The hardest thing I’ve ever had to write. Our statement regarding @JonSchnepp from myself & the Schnepp family. Our hearts are heavy. Please respect our privacy. We are still raising money for his costly medical expenses. Thank you for your support. https://t.co/2qg7a9LcJG pic.twitter.com/hBfW7l7A5M
— Holly Payne @TDOSLWH (@hollykpayne) July 20, 2018
I met Jon and Holly in person when they brought “The Death of ‘Superman Lives’: What Happened?” to Australia for a special screening a few years ago. He was also a wonderful guest to talk to on a live podcast we recorded in 2015.
Our condolences to his family and friends.
Henry Cavill posted his own tribute to Jon Schnepp via Instagram:
Thank you Mr. Jon Schnepp for your hard work on ”The Death of Superman Lives: What happened?: Because of your film, all of us Superman fans have a better understanding on what happened to the never made 90’s Superman film. Your movie will forever be part of Superman history. May you rest in peace.
this hit me kind of hard. i enjoyed his projects, and though i never met him, his passion and enthusiasm was infectious. so much so that he was able to interview tim burton and get access to never before seen glimpses of what could have been. rip brother.
This was a tough one and such a huge loss for all. I loved how passionate he was about all things comics and superheroes. Such a great ambassador for the comic book fandom community. I never missed his show and I will miss how Blunt and truly authentic he was and all of his ‘Schnepp-isms’. He turned me on to a lot of different titles that I would have never known existed otherwise. He was always saying ‘where is Man of Steel 2?’ On his show. I was blown away when I saw Henry post about him.. Truly. I suggest… Read more »
John Schnepp was awesome. I really loved his enthusiasm for comic books, and I really loved the fact that he made “The Death Of Superman Lives: What Happened?” He was a fun and likable person and one of the best hosts of “Collider Videos” and “Collider Heroes.” I will miss him. Rest In Peace Schnepp.
He Surely And Will Been Miss and thanks you jon for making wonderful documentary.
Rise in Peace schnepp
I have no words, just stunned , Schnepp you will be missed brother, I always enjoyed your thoughts, Rest In Peace!