Michael Villella, the star of “Slumber Party Massacre”, has died at the age of 84

Michael Villaactor known for roles in horror and thriller films, including Pajama party massacredied. He was 84 years old.

Villella, his daughter, died on Saturday, November 23, after suffering multiple organ failure after several weeks in the hospital Chloe he said TMZ. Further information on the reason for his hospitalization was not immediately available.

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Villella’s daughter shared a tribute to her father on Facebook after his death. The photo she posted on the social media platform showed her late father resting on a counter next to a lit candle. “May he rest in peace daddy ,” she wrote in the post’s caption, according to a screenshot posted by TMZ.

Although Villella was known for several characters he played in the 1980s and early 1990s, his most famous role was as serial killer Russ Thorn in 1982. Pajama party massacre. He also performed in the 1983s Love letterssummer 1988 Gotham and years 1989 Wild Orchidamong others.

Fans of the horror and thriller genres reacted with sadness to the news of Villella’s death on social media. Several mentioned his role as Thorn as a particularly memorable performance.

“Russ Thorn is without a doubt one of the scariest slashers out there and doesn’t even need a mask or a disguise, thanks to Michael’s incredibly disturbing portrayal. TEAR. ” wrote one of the fans on Xformerly Twitter.

“PHENOMENAL performance,” another fan agreed. “One of the greatest artists of all time. Being an iconic villain without a mask, Halloween costume, etc. is just amazing. Dude was amazing.”

“RIP Michael, you will be missed, you were an amazing actor and an amazing person!” – wrote user X on Twitter.

“Damn, RIP, Michael. Slumber Party Massacre is one of my favorites ,” wrote another fan.

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