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Marilyn Eastman dead: Actress from cult classic 'Night of the Living Dead' dies aged 87
showbiz gossip straight to your inbox with the Daily Star's FREE newsletterMarilyn Eastman, known for her iconic role in the cult film Night of the Living Dead, has died, her family has said.The 87-year-old is best known for her part in the horror film which has been dubbed as one of the most iconic zombie movies ever made.The star, who played an undead in the movie itself, helped finance the George A Romero horror classic and even lent a hand in the makeup, prop, and sound departments.Her son, John Eastman, told fans of the tragic news on Facebook.He wrote: "Marilyn was a stage, television, and radio performer as well as a writer and producer.“More importantly, she was a hard-working single mother who raised my brother and I on her own.