Gunter Nezhoda Son Announces Fathers Death From Lung Cancer

Rene Nezhoda, the son of Gunter Nezhoda, who was well-known for his appearance on the hit A&E show Storage Wars, has sadly announced the passing of his father. 

Gunter Nezhoda passed away in Salt Lake City on Tuesday evening after a prolonged battle with lung cancer.

Rene Nezhoda stated that his father had passed away peacefully in his sleep due to complications arising from lung cancer.

In September of last year, Gunter was diagnosed with lung cancer, which was attributed to smoking for three decades. 

Despite undergoing chemotherapy, the treatment had caused holes in his lungs, leading to a severe decline in his health. 

Gunter was rushed to Utah for emergency surgery to repair his lungs, but unfortunately, medical professionals informed Rene that there was nothing more they could do for his father.

Rene took to Instagram to thank fans of the show and supporters of his father, expressing that Gunter was a beloved figure on Storage Wars and that people enjoyed being around him.

Despite appearing on only seven episodes of the show from 2015 to 2019, Gunter’s cheerful demeanor and positive attitude made a lasting impression on viewers and the show’s crew. 

Rene also shared that his father was appreciative of the support that he received from fans, who connected with him through his appearances on Storage Wars.

Gunter Nezhoda was born in Vienna and lived in Frankfurt, Germany for ten years before moving to Las Vegas in 1990. 

In addition to his appearances on Storage Wars, he was a film actor and worked with famous musicians such as Pat Travers, Leslie West, Michael Schenker, George Lynch, and Kevin Dubrow.

Rene shared that Gunter’s son, Ricky, was with him when he passed away on Tuesday. Gunter Nezhoda was 67 years old at the time of his passing, and his family and fans will miss him deeply.

Who is Rene Nezhoda, Gunter Nezhoda Son?

Rene Nezhoda, a German-American entrepreneur and reality TV star with a net worth of $1.5 million, was born on April 5, 1977, in Wien, Austria. Rene’s father is the well-known actor Gunter Nezhoda.

Rene rose to fame as a cast member on the popular reality show, Storage Wars, which airs on the A&E network. He also owns Bargain Hunters, a thrift shop in Poway, California.

The shop spans 7,000 square feet and is filled with secondhand goods that Rene has an encyclopedic knowledge of.

Rene’s wife, Casey Nezhoda, frequently accompanies him to storage auctions, where buyers bid on the contents of storage units that have been abandoned or forfeited due to non-payment. 

Rene and Casey first appeared as guests on Season 4 of Storage Wars but have since been promoted to main buyers. 

They are known for their friendly arguments over jewelry pieces that are up for auction, with Casey often wanting to keep the pieces and Rene taking a more cautious approach.

Storage Wars has been on the air since 2010 and follows a group of expert buyers as they bid on the contents of storage units.

Rene’s knowledge of secondhand goods has made him a valuable asset on the show and has helped him amass a net worth of $1.5 million.

In addition to his success on Storage Wars and as a business owner, Rene is also a devoted husband to Casey Nezhoda. 

The couple frequently works together on their thrift shop and on their appearances on the show.

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