Jack Karlson was an internet sensation for the viral clip of his arrest at a Chinese restaurant in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley.
Jack Karlson’s passing news has been shared on various online sources, which has shaken the internet.
Highlights
- Jack Karlson stopped breathing at 82; he was famously known as the man behind the iconic Australian meme.
- Karlson is survived by his family, who have officially revealed the news of his passing.
- Karlson’s wife, Ivanka Djugum, was murdered by an alleged serial ki**er.
Karlson rose to fame when one of his arrest videos at a Chinese restaurant in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley got widely shared on the internet.
Many people even praise Jack for his courage in the arrest video. Social media users, including famous personalities, have mourned Jack’s demise.
7News Sydney’s Chief Reporter, Chris Reason, president and founder of YATP official Spike Cohen, and many others have shared condolences on Twitter for Jack.
Mr.Democracy Manifest, Jack Karlson Is No More With Us
In 2009, a video of Jack Karlson’s arrest went viral, bringing renewed attention to the event and Karlson’s story.
The incident remains significant in Australian pop culture and has continued to capture public interest.
Jack Karlson, the man made famous for his arrest while enjoying a Succulent Chinese Meal, has died. He was 82. pic.twitter.com/QVCXvCk7Te
— IGN (@IGN) August 7, 2024
In the video, Jack can be heard yelling at law enforcement officials. He said,
“What is the charge? Eating a meal? A succulent Chinese meal?”
“Gentlemen, this is democracy manifest. Have a look at the headlock here.”
Furthermore, Jack consistently argued that it was a case of mistaken identity, even though he was charged with using a stolen credit card.
Following the 2019 arrest of Australian campaigner Julian Assange at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, parallels were drawn with Jack’s incident.
Apart from that, his name is again in the media prominence following his passing at 82. Reportedly, Karlson died after battling cancer.
Likewise, he had other health issues, including systemic inflammatory response syndrome.
Jack Karlson Is Survived By His Family
Jack Karlson was married to his wife Eve in the past. According to an online report, Karlson dealt with various issues in his early years, as he had to spend some time in jail, too.
Meanwhile, the biggest hardship in his life was when a serial assassin allegedly ended the life of his wife.
Jack Karlson, who shot to fame after ‘succulent Chinese meal’ arrest, dies aged 82 https://t.co/e7pYz9vQGm
— Vaxatious Litigant 💉⚖️👨⚖️ (@ExposingNV) August 11, 2024
Daily Mail reported that Jack’s wife was a Yugoslavian-born woman whose birth name was Ivanka Djugum.
Before tying the knot with Jack, Eve was in a relationship with convicted double ki**r Barry Quinn. Initially, she remained under the spell of Quinn.
In November 1978, Barry escaped from Fairfield Infectious Diseases Hospital with the help of Eve and other people. Shortly after Barry escaped, Eve was shot dead.
Once, journalist Mark Dapin talked about this matter and said Eve may have been hit by a girl named Sheryle Gardner, who is the former girlfriend of Quinn but may also be Robert Wright.
Jack and Eve remained together for a long time and welcomed two kids, a daughter named Heidi and a son named Erik.
Karlson is survived by nieces Kim, Kelly, Kerry, nephew Karl, and grandchildren Terri-Lace and Nec.
Furthermore, Jack took his last breath surrounded by his family members. In remembrance of Jack, one social media user wrote,
RIP Cecil George Edwards AKA Jack Karlson (democracy manifest). You made lots of people smile. I hope you get a succulent Chinese meal in heaven.
Laurel and Hardy Brats tent
Another wrote,
Ahh, Jack Karlson. I hope the afterlife has plenty of succulent Chinese meals for him to eat and use someone else’s credit card to pay for!
Dáibhí The Scottish Yorkshireman
Additional Information
- A succulent Chinese meal guy, Jack Karlson, left his family behind after battling cancer.
- Karlson was a part-time actor and painter.
- A documentary on his life, The Man Who Ate A Succulent Chinese Meal, will be released in 2025.
