Marilyn Eastman: Last News

Night Of The Living Dead, has died aged 87.Eastman died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday (August 22), confirmed by her son John Eastman in a Facebook post.“I’m very sad to announce the passing of my mother, Marilyn Eastman on 8/22/21 in Tampa, Florida,” the message reads.“She was a hard working single mother who raised my brother and I on her own. I cannot overstate how much she enjoyed the affection and attention shown to her by countless ‘NOLD’ fans, and up until several weeks ago, was planning personal appearances.”Eastman played Helen Cooper in George Romero’s 1968 zombie classic, which she also helped finance as one of the producing partners on the film.The George A.

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.

Marilyn Eastman, an actress who played key roles in the production of George A. Romero’s 1968 zombie classic Night of the Living Dead, has died. Her son John Eastman announced the news on Facebook. She was 87.