Tragic Details About The Actor Who Played Sloth

John Matuszak got into quite a bit of trouble in his life. He was no fan of the press, as the press always fed on his exploits, leading to the perception that he was a real "bad dude." However, whenever anyone met him, worked with him, or enjoyed life with him, they came away knowing he was a giving person and a gentle giant.

After losing his brothers during his childhood, being around children was always a painful experience for Matuszak. He enjoyed the company of kids, but afterwards, they made him feel depressed. One year, while with the Raiders, he played Santa Claus at a children's hospital, and the emotions that came with it changed his mind and outlook. He started to devote a lot of time to working with kids and charities, and spent many hours with his beloved nieces and nephews as well.

Matuszak never had any children. But what he didn't give the world in offspring, he gave in winning memories for Raiders fans, and a unlikely movie hero for legions of '80s children who wanted Sloth to be their big buddy. His life may have been a rocky road, but the Tooz cruised through it, and there was rarely a dull moment along the way.