Rest in Peace: Ghostbusters 2’s Henry “Hank” Deutschendorf
The passing of someone is always a sad occasion but when it happens to someone so very young it’s downright tragic. We here at Dread Central are sad to report on the passing of Henry “Hank” Deutschendorf, or as he was known… Baby Oscar from Ghostbusters II.
Henry played the 1989 role along with his twin brother William T. Deutschendorf. Hank recently lost his battle with schizoaffective disorder. He was 28.
The news came directly from his brother via the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation’s ‘Hank’s Hope for a Cure’ fundraising website.
“It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my twin brother, Hank. On Wednesday, June 14th, 2017, Henry John Deutschendorf II lost his battle with schizoaffective disorder.”
“Many people do not know much about Hank. Some knew him as Baby Oscar in Ghostbusters 2 or John Denver’s nephew. Others knew him as a brother, son, martial artist, teacher, uncle, or friend. What people do not know about Hank was that he suffered from schizoaffective disorder. It is a chronic mental health condition which is a combination of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. He experienced hallucinations, delusions, depression, and mania. It is a very severe mental illness that usually requires a lifetime of treatment. It is not well studied, so the treatment is largely an estimation based on schizophrenia and bipolar treatments.”
“On June 14th, Hank lost his battle to schizophrenia. Our parents will always remember him as a loving son. His family will remember him as someone who was always there when they needed him. His nieces and nephews will remember him as the funnest uncle who was always ready to play. His close friends will remember how he always helped them look for the silver lining. His students will remember him as a mentor, in martial arts and in life. His girlfriend will remember him as someone who made her feel like the most important person in the world. I will remember him as my best friend, my partner, my brother, and the bravest man I have ever known.”
We here at Dread Central would like to take this time to offer our sincerest of condolences to Hank’s friends, family, and constituents. Rest easy, sir, and may you finally have found the peace that you could not in life.
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