The actress Marilyn Burns, who made an indelible impression as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre's final girl in 1974, has died at her home in Austin, Texas. She was 65. The timing is particularly sad, since it coincides with the 4k re-release of Tobe Hooper's infamous horror classic. As a cheerleader for the film on the festival circuit in the decades since its gruelling production, she'll be a sorely missed part of the festivities.Burns was born in Pennsylvania, but grew up in Texas and remained there her whole life. Involved in amateur dramatics as a child, her first role on screen was a bit part in Robert Altman's Brewster McCloud in 1970: it was filming locally so she made sure she was involved. She almost worked on Sidney Lumet's Lovin' Molly too, but lost her role to Susan Sarandon.As a student Burns was a member of the...
- 8/7/2014
- EmpireOnline
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