Jack Black says he's 'heartbroken' by news of 'School of Rock' costar Kevin Clark's death

• The "School of Rock" cast paid tribute to co-star Kevin Clark who died on Wednesday.
• Co-stars Jack Black, Miranda Cosgrove, and Rivkah Reyes all shared tributes on Instagram.
• In his post, Black said: "Kevin is gone. Way too soon. Beautiful soul. So many great memories."

Jack Black led the tributes to his former "School of Rock" co-star Kevin Clark who died on Wednesday, at the age of 32, after being hit by a car while riding a bike.

Clark starred as Freddy Jones, the high-school band drummer in the 2003 film, at the age of 14. He went on to become a professional drummer and played in a number of Chicago-based bands over the years including his most recent project, Jess Bess and the Intentions.

"Devastating news," Black wrote in an Instagram post on Wednesday. "Kevin is gone. Way too soon. Beautiful soul. So many great memories. Heartbroken. Sending love to his family and the whole School of Rock community."

Actress Miranda Cosgrove who played the school band manager Summer Hathaway in "School of Rock" also shared a tribute to Clark on Instagram that included several old photos of the film's cast. In the caption, she said: "Stunned and saddened by this news today. The world lost an amazing soul. I'll always remember your spirit and how kind you were to me. I'll never forget all the memories. You'll always be missed Kevin."

Rivkah Reyes, who played the class bassist Katie in "School of Rock" also posted a throwback picture of herself and Clark from the film's set.

"Love you forever, spaz," he tribute read. "I will never forget your hugs and your laugh and the sheer joy on your face when we'd run into each other in Chicago. thank you for always showing up for me with that 'big brother I never had' energy."

Zachary Infante, who starred as Gordon in the film, added: "My heart is broken tonight as our SOR family grieves the loss of our drummer and chief, Kevin Clark. Please keep his mother and family in your thoughts and prayers. Kevin Was a wild child and who grew into a peaceful young man (yet still a rockstar)," part of the post read.

According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Clark had been biking at around 1:20 a.m. on Wednesday in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago when he was struck by a car. He was found by paramedics and taken to the Illinois Masonic Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 2:04 a.m.

"School of Rock" was Clark's only on-screen credit. The film was directed by Richard Linklater and follows the story of a substitute teacher played by Jack Black who uses his new students to form a rock band.