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Died on this day in horror history

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2008 – Charles Fawcett, who appeared in the films “I Vampiri,” “Face of Fire” and “The Secret of Dr. Mabuse,” passed away at the age of 92.

2006 – Joseph Adams, who appeared in “Cabin Fever, passed away at the age of 38.

2006 – “Patty Duke’s mom,” Jean Byron, passed away at the age of 80. She starred in the films, “Invisible Invaders” and “The Magnetic Monster.”

2006 – Rick Dean, who appeared in the films “Island Of Blood,” “The Unborn” and “Tales From The Hood.”

2006 –  “Grampa” Al Lewis,who passed away at the incredible age of 95. As everyone knows, he played “Grampa” on “the Munsters” and even took a turn as a horror host for TBS’ “Super Scary Saturday.” His amazing career spanned decades and included roles in several TV shows and movies, including “Night Gallery” and “The Night Strangler.”

1994 – Caroll Borland, who played “Luna” alongside Bela Lugosi, in the film “Mark of the Vampire,” passed away at the age of 79. She was so taken with Lugosi in “Dracula,” that she wrote a story entitled “Countess Dracula” and sent it to him. He was so impressed he gave her the role of “Lucy” in the stage adaptation of “Dracula” and later the role of “Luna.” She retired from acting, but later appeared in the Fred Olen Ray films “Scalps” and “Biohazard.”

Al Lewis
Al Lewis
Carol Borland
Carol Borland

Michael Juvinall

I am a Horror journalist, producer, ravenous Horror fiend, aficionado of the classic Universal Monsters, Hammer Horror, Werewolves, and all things Horror.

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