Hundreds of people mourned the loss of a stuntman who died on the set of a popular TV show earlier this month.
Family and friends gathered at john Bernecker’s funeral Saturday at Lake Lawn Funeral Home in Metaire. Bernecker was a stuntman on the popular TV show “The Walking Dead.”
Bernecker died on July 13 after he suffered head injuries when he fell about 30 feet onto a concrete floor.
Friends describe Bernecker as a “wonderful person” who made sure to check on people who took care of his family.
“As we’re all still in shock. I can’t believe this freak accident happened,” Alida Kuebler said. “His mom is a wonderful person. His family is wonderful. He will be so missed and so loved. I know he’s in heaven.”