As a huge fan of the original, “Texas Chainsaw” movie… I feel that this passing is worth posting. Marilyn Burns who played the leading role in the original 1974, “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” (which was directed by Tobe Hooper) has passed away. She was found dead in her home in Texas. Her cause of death is not yet known at this time. While she is most famous as her role as Sally Hardesty, she has appeared in several other films in her career. Films such as “Helter Skelter”, “Eaten Alive”, “Kiss Daddy Goodbye”, etc. Marilyn returned to her Sally Hardesty role for “The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Next Generation” and she appeared as Verna Carson for the latest Texas Chainsaw movie, “Texas Chainsaw 3D”.

A sad loss in Hollywood and I’ve always considered her as the true scream queen. She gave the best screams.

Kev