Actor Matt Gogin died on December 13, 2022, at the age of 40, from complications from COVID-19 and pneumonia. He died at Providence St. Jude’s Medical Center in Fullerton, California. His father, actor Michael Lee Gogin, paid tribute to him on Facebook, uploading a photo and stating that his family had suffered a lot since his son’s diagnosis. He continued:
“I would appreciate it if you would forward this letter to anyone who knows Matt…On a more personal note, I would like to thank Karen Kramer, Katharine Kramer and Jennifer Kramer for helping to spread the word to the Variety and Hollywood reporter.”
Michael indicated that the family has scheduled a memorial service for Matt on May 28, 2023 in Southern California, with the time and location to be announced shortly. He ended the post by asking everyone to contact anyone who is not yet aware of the actor’s death.
Matt Gogin was known for his roles in several movies, most notably Tiptoes.
Born on May 28, 1982, Matt Gogin began his career in the entertainment business with the 2002 comedy film The New Guy, playing Ed Ligget. The picture, directed by Ed Decter, was a box-office triumph, although it received mixed reviews from reviewers. He was next cast in Tiptoes, a 2003 comedy-drama film. Gary Oldman, Kate Beckinsale, Patricia Arquette, Matthew McConaughey and Peter Dinklage played key roles in the film.
When director Matthew Bright was fired in post-production, toes had to be trimmed, reducing the running time from 150 minutes to 90 minutes. In addition to receiving terrible reviews, it was considered one of the worst movies ever made. He then appeared in the 2009 romantic comedy film Made for Each Other, which was only shown in a few cinemas. He was next seen in the 2019 short film Stalls, which was about a cruise trip that culminated in an opera theater toilet. The main characters were played by Andrew Ableson, Matthew Jain and Timothy Scott.
Matt Gogin came from a family with ties to the entertainment world. His father, Michael Lee Gogin, also worked for a long time in the entertainment industry as a screenwriter and entrepreneur. He is also a member of SAG-AFTRA, AGVA and AGMA.
The late actor reportedly had a net worth of around $16 million. He was also known for his involvement in groups that tried to improve the lives of people with disabilities. He was married to Tanya Marie Richards, who passed away in 2016 when she was 32 years old. Matt Gogin is also survived by his son Steven, as well as his brothers Charles and Andrew.
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