Kevin Clark, who played Freddy Jibes in the 2003 School of Rock movie with Jack Black, has died in a road accident in the United States.
The 32-year-old drummer was riding his bike when he was hit by a car in Chicago on Wednesday, police have confirmed in a statement.
School of Rock's Jack Black said he was "heartbroken" by the news, while co-star Miranda Cosgrove also paid tribute to him.
Chicago Police said the cyclist was pronounced dead after being found partially under a car.
He was taken in a critical condition to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Centre, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
A 20-year-old woman driving the car was issued "several citations", but no further information has been released.
"Sending love to his family and the whole School of Rock community.
"Devastating news. Kevin is gone. Way too soon. Beautiful soul," wrote Jack Black on Instagram.
Miranda Cosgrove, who played the band's manager Summer in the film, said: "I'll always remember your spirit and how kind you were to me."
In interviews, Clark said he landed his only movie role by responding to an ad in a local newspaper looking for adolescents who can play drums, keyboards and guitar.
Rivkah Reyes, who played Katie in the movie, called Clark a “big-hearted, warm human”, adding he frequently attended her stand-up and sketch comedy shows.
After starring in the film, he continued drumming and recently played in the band Jess Bess and the Intentions.
