Oceans Eleven actor Scott L. Schwartz dead at 65, George Clooney pays tribute

Scott L.Schwartz, the wrestler-turned-actor who appeared in the “Ocean’s Eleven” film franchise, has died at age 65.Schwartz passed away of congestive heart failure at his home in Covington, Louisiana on Nov.

26, his wife, Misty, confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.“Most people associate Scott with the movies, but those who know him personally associated him with being a jolly person, so full of life, a strong loving person, foodie and travel aficionado,” said Misty.

“Scott truly loved life and everyone that he met along the way.When he wasn’t acting, wrestling or telling jokes he spent his time visiting children with cancer at children’s hospitals,” she added.George Clooney paid tribute to his “Ocean’s Eleven” co-star in a statement.“I’m sorry to hear that Scott is gone,” said Clooney, 63.

“We did three films together and I’ve never been so gently punched.He was a gentle soul and he will be dearly missed.”The Post has reached out to Misty and Clooney for comment.Schwartz played Bruiser in 2001’s “Ocean’s Eleven” and reprised the role in 2004’s “Ocean’s Twelve” and 2007’s “Ocean’s Thirteen.” He worked with the star-studded cast that also included Matt Damon, Brad Pitt, Andy Garcia, Julia Roberts, Casey Affleck and Don Cheadle.

His other acting credits included the movies “The Scorpion King,” “Lost Treasure,” “Fun with Dick and Jane,” “Starsky & Hutch,” and “Daddy’s Home,” and the TV shows “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine,” “Angel,” “Nash Bridges,” “The Young & Rebellious,” “The Mentalist,” and Castle.”Actor Rick Zahn honored Schwartz in a heartfelt Instagram post the day after his death.“Today the world lost a good man.

The acting community lost a terrific actor.The law enforcement community in Los Angeles lost a good ambassador and community spokesperson.

The breast cancer community lost a staunch supporter.A woman lost a devoted husband.

And I lost a...