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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.
Poltergeist III was released on June 10, 1988, in the United States. O'Rourke's death complicated MGM's marketing campaign for the film, out of fear of appearing to be exploiting her death. [12] Skerritt and Allen were discouraged from giving interviews about the film to avoid questions about O'Rourke's death. [13]
And in 1988, her younger onscreen sibling and Poltergeist's literal poster child, Heather O'Rourke, passed away at age 12 following a serious case of intestinal stenosis.
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.
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]
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 1981.
Dominique Ellen Dunne (November 23, 1959 – November 4, 1982) was an American actress. [1] Born and raised in Santa Monica, California, she made her on-screen debut with the television film Diary of a Teenage Hitchhiker (1979) and played recurring roles in the drama series Family (1980) and the comedy series Breaking Away (1980–1981).
However, Heather O'Rourke, the child star of the film, died on February 1. Initially Sherman did not want to complete the film, but pressure from the studio prevailed, and the entire ending was re-shot in March, 1988 using a body double stand in for O'Rourke. [2]