'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' Actress Marilyn Burns 1950-2014 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 08-05-2014, 09:40 PM

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The heroine of the original "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" ... Marilyn Burns was found dead today at her home in Texas... TMZ has learned.

Burns was found by a family member in Houston, according her rep ... who adds they don't know a cause of death yet.

Burns became a cult superstar after the release of the 1974 horror flick. Her character, Sally Hardesty, is the sole survivor of Leatherface's bloody rampage.

Burns also had cameos in the 1994 and 2013 reboots ... but didn't act in a ton of other films. She did have a role in the 1976 TV movie "Helter Skelter."

The Medical Examiner's Office in Houston confirms they have Marilyn's body ... and an autopsy will be performed.

She was 65 years old.

Vahan · 08-05-2014, 10:06 PM

Rest in peace. I am shocked to hear this.

JamesG · 08-05-2014, 10:30 PM

Very sad...

Torgo · 08-05-2014, 11:46 PM

Nooo

HuntingtonM15 · 08-05-2014, 11:52 PM

Such sad news.

May she

Nighthawk76 · 08-08-2014, 03:38 AM

Very sad.

Marilyn was also in Tobe Hooper's second film, Eaten Alive.

08-05-2014, 09:40 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,392	'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' Actress Marilyn Burns 1950-2014 Link The heroine of the original "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" ... Marilyn Burns was found dead today at her home in Texas... TMZ has learned. Burns was found by a family member in Houston, according her rep ... who adds they don't know a cause of death yet. Burns became a cult superstar after the release of the 1974 horror flick. Her character, Sally Hardesty, is the sole survivor of Leatherface's bloody rampage. Burns also had cameos in the 1994 and 2013 reboots ... but didn't act in a ton of other films. She did have a role in the 1976 TV movie "Helter Skelter." The Medical Examiner's Office in Houston confirms they have Marilyn's body ... and an autopsy will be performed. She was 65 years old.
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08-05-2014, 11:46 PM	#4
Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,036	Nooo
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08-05-2014, 10:06 PM	#2
Vahan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 14, 2008 Posts: 2,712	Rest in peace. I am shocked to hear this.

08-05-2014, 10:30 PM	#3
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,136	Very sad...

08-05-2014, 11:52 PM	#5
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	Such sad news. May she

08-08-2014, 03:38 AM	#6
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Very sad. Marilyn was also in Tobe Hooper's second film, Eaten Alive.