So sad!
Gunnar Hansen, best known for portraying Leatherface, the classic and terrifying horror villain in the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre film, died on Saturday evening at his home in Maine.
He was 68 years old.
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Hansen, who had a long career in film and television in various on-camera and production roles, was always infamous for how he portrayed the scary, gruesome Leatherface in a movie that wound up being remade six times since its original run in 1974.
Grief poured in from all around after news of Hansen’s death spread:
Sad news about the passing of Gunnar Hansen. Interviewed him a few times and found him – as so many horror icons – to be utterly charming.
— Mark Kermode (@KermodeMovie) November 8, 2015
Farewell Gunnar Hansen. May you spin with your chainsaw at magic hour forever more. pic.twitter.com/y8DqaLLfCk
— edgarwright (@edgarwright) November 8, 2015
Leatherface, in the original Chain Saw Massacre, is both scariest & most sympathetic horror villain. Masterfully played by Gunnar Hansen.
— John Squires (@FreddyInSpace) November 8, 2015
Very sad news on the passing of Gunnar Hansen. My condolences to his family and fans. #RIPGunnarHansen #Leatherface #texaschainsawmassacre
— Tom Savini (@THETomSavini) November 8, 2015
See more of Hansen in an interesting interview about Texas Chainsaw Massacre (below):
Our thoughts are with Gunnar’s family, friends, and loved ones. RIP.
[Image via YouTube.]
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