- Gunter Nezhoda died in March 2023 after struggling with lung cancer for 6 months
- He was mostly known for starring in the A&E TV series Storage Wars
- Nezhoda was also a professional photographer, and some of his works have been published in magazines
Gunter Nezhoda was an Austrian actor and professional photographer, born in Vienna, Austria, raised in Frankfurt, Germany, and settled in the United States in the 1990s. He is famous for appearing on the A&E TV show Storage Wars and a couple of movies including The Haunting at Death Valley Junction (2020) and Astro Zombies: M4-Invaders from Cyberspace. While in photography, he has worked with big clients such as Microsoft, Big-O Tires and Ford.
He passed away at the age of 67 in his sleep on Tuesday night, March 21, 2023, in Salt Lake City following complications from a battle with lung cancer.
Gunter Hunter’s Early Life And Background
Gunter Nezhoda was born on January 8, 1956, in Vienna, Austria, and spent a decade in Frankfurt, Germany. In 1990 when he was around his mid-30s, he moved to Las Vegas, the United States.
Nezhoda first began his career in music and worked on bass with musicians such as Pat Travers, Leslie West, Michael Schenker, George Lynch, and Kevin Dubrow.
When he was in his late 40s in 2005, he took a bow from music to focus on pursuing an acting career. He went on to appear in a couple of movies such as I Am Here… Now (2009), Astro Zombies: M4- Invaders from Cyberspace and The Haunting at Death Valley Junction (2020). His most notable credit was on A&E hit show Storage where he appeared on seven episodes from 2015 to 2019.
Outside acting, Gunter was a professional photographer. His clientele is made up of giant companies such as Microsoft, Big-O Tires, and Ford. He also displayed his photography works on his social media pages, particularly Facebook, and some of them have been published in magazines and advertisements.
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Gunter Nezhoda Died At 67 Due To Lung Cancer Complications
As mentioned, Gunter Nezhoda died in his sleep on Tuesday night, March 21, 2023, in Salt Lake City following complications from lung cancer. His youngest son, Ricky was with him when he passed away.
According to reports, Gunter’s oldest son, Rene revealed that his father was diagnosed in September 2022, and the chemotherapy caused holes in his lungs. The Storage Wars actor went to Utah for emergency surgery, but it was too late as doctors said it was beyond them.
Gunter’s oldest son stated further that his father was one of those on Storage Wars that was loved by people around him. He appreciated them for the support given to his father.
Quick Facts About Gunter Nezhoda
He Starred Alongside His Oldest Son, Rene, And Daughter In-law Casey In Storage Wars
As you already know, Nezhoda appeared on the A&E TV series Storage Wars but what didn’t know was that his oldest son, Rene, and his daughter-in-law Casey also had roles in the show.
Was He Ever Married?
A major question that remains on the lips of his fans and internet users is whether or not Gunter Nezhoda had a wife while he was alive. Although there are no records indicating whether or not he was married, his son Rene gave a clue that showed his father had a wife who died years ago. He said:
Now, hopefully he’s up in heaven with my mum dancing again and no more pain…Thank you for all the love
How Rich Was Gunter Nezhoda Before He Passed Away?
Gunter earned a pretty decent amount of money while he was alive. This is no surprise considering the fact that he was versatile, lending his talents to acting, music, and photography.
As regards his net worth, several sources reported it to be around $1.5 million, which is the same amount as his oldest son Rene, according to celebritynetworth.com.
What Was His Recorded Height Before He Died?
When Gunter Nezhoda was still alive, his recorded height was 6 feet 1 inch (1.85m) tall. He was way taller than the average height of men in the world which is around 5 feet 9 inches (1.75m) tall.
