It’s been six sad years since the tragic death of actor Jon Paul Steuer, who committed suicide in Portland, Oregon, on New Year’s Day in 2018. Although the former child star was seen for three years on the groundbreaking TV sitcom Grace Under Fire, playing son Quentin Kelly to Grace Butler’s leading lady, Steuer also made an impression on Star Trek: The Next Generation. On that beloved sci-fi series series, Steuer portrayed the Klingon offspring of Michael Dorn’s Mr. Worf. Steuer was just 33 years old when he left this world. This is his story.
A Closer Look
Jon Paul Steuer was born March 27, 1984, in Escondido, CA. When he was just 12 years old, Steuer opted to leave acting behind and become a musician and an eventual restauranteur opening up Harvest at the Bindery in Portland, Oregon.
At the time of his demise, Steuer was a member of the band P.R.O.B.L.E.M.S. who released the news of his passing on social media.
“It is with heavy hearts and saddened minds that we announce the passing of our dear friend and singer Jonny Jewels, AKA Jon Paul Steuer,” the band’s post read. “The addition of Jonny to our dysfunctional band family was one of the best choices that we have ever made, and he brought a much-needed sense of fun and lightheartedness to everything we did.”