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Heather Michele O'Rourke (December 27, 1975 – February 1, 1988) was an American child actress. She had her breakthrough starring as Carol Anne Freeling in the supernatural horror film Poltergeist (1982), which received critical acclaim and established her as an influential figure in the genre.
After O'Rourke completed filming, she returned home to California with her illness appearing to be in remission. In late January 1988, O'Rourke suddenly became ill again, her condition rapidly deteriorated, and she died on February 1, 1988 (barely a month after her 12th birthday) during Poltergeist III's post-production period. [9] [10]
Poltergeist is the original film in the trilogy, directed by Tobe Hooper, co-written by Steven Spielberg and released on June 4, 1982. The story focuses on the Freeling family, which consists of parents Steve (Craig T. Nelson) and Diane (JoBeth Williams); teenage daughter Dana (Dominique Dunne); eight-year-old Robbie (Oliver Robins); and five-year-old Carol Anne (Heather O'Rourke), who live in ...
Director Nick Bailey explores O’Rourke’s untold story, featuring interviews with her “Poltergeist” co-stars Craig T. Nelson and JoBeth Williams, as well as Heather’s mother and sister.
Oliver Robins, Dominique Dunne, Craig T Nelson, Heather O'Rourke and JoBeth Williams on set of the 1982 film 'Poltergeist'. Dunne met Sweeney, who was a sous chef at a restaurant, at a party in ...
Heather O'Rourke (1975–1988) Ethelmary Oakland (1909–1999) Raymond Ochoa (born 2001) Ryan Ochoa (born 1996) Georg Olden (born 1968) Wyatt Oleff (born 2003) Barret Oliver (born 1973) Robert Oliveri (born 1978) Elizabeth Olsen (born 1989) Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen also known as The Olsen Twins (born 1986) Susan Olsen (born 1961) Renee ...
A British bodybuilder recently lost his battle to liver cancer that was reportedly caused by an extremely unhealthy diet.
Heather O'Rourke, 12, American child actress (Poltergeist), congenital stenosis of intestine. [6] Stephen Taylor, 77, British physician and politician, member of the House of Lords. [7] Eddie Townsend, 73, American professional boxing trainer, cancer. [8] Marisa Vernati, 67, Italian actress. [9]