'Leatherface' Actor Gunnar Hansen Passes Away At Age 68

'Leatherface' Actor Gunnar Hansen Passes Away At Age 68

An iconic actor and human being has just checked out. May he rest in peace.

By Darkknight2149 - Nov 09, 2015 03:11 PM EST
Filed Under: Horror
Source: Bloody-Disgusting


Gunnar Hansen, born in Iceland in 1947 and famous for portraying Leatherface in the legendary slasher film, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, met his untimely passing at the age of 68 on 7 November 2015 due to pancreatic cancer. As shocking as his loss is, Hansen will be remembered by many for decades to come.








Rest in peace, Mr. Hansen.
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TheManFromMars
TheManFromMars - 11/9/2015, 4:08 PM
I still have to watch the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

RIP, Mr. Hansen.

Kyos
Kyos - 11/9/2015, 4:58 PM
[frick] cancer! RIP Mr Hansen
BlackPhillip
BlackPhillip - 11/9/2015, 5:56 PM
The original is such a classic. The first reboot wasn't that bad. RIP Leatherface

Seeing Wright's tweet makes me wish he was directing Spider-Man.
Shredder
Shredder - 11/9/2015, 9:28 PM

Gunnar always came across like a nice guy.

Rest In Peace
SuperCat
SuperCat - 11/10/2015, 4:30 AM
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