Marilyn Eastman.Photo: Alamy
Marilyn Eastman, best known for her roles as an actress and producer inNight of the Living Dead, died on Sunday at age 87.
Her son John Eastmanannounced the newson Facebook, revealing she died in her sleep in Tampa, Florida and wanted to be laid to rest in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where her career kicked off.
During Eastman’s career, she was vice president of the industrial film Hardman Associates, Inc. Her work there got the attention of theNight of the Living Deadfilmmaker George A. Romero who asked her to become part of his production company Image Ten that was behind the 1968 zombie cult classic, perDeadlineandIMDb.
The George A. Romero Foundation shared a tribute to the actress on Monday, writing, “It is with great sadness that we can confirm the passing of Marilyn Eastman on 8/22/21. Please join us in wishing her family peace at this painful time.Godspeed, Marilyn.”
Eastman’s son spoke about the mutual appreciation the actress had with herNight of the Living Deadfans and what those relationships meant to her.
John also celebrated his mother’s legacy behind the camera, writing, “In addition to her iconic role as Helen Cooper in the 1968 Horror ClassicNight of the Living Dead, Marilyn was a Stage, Television and Radio performer as well as a writer and producer.”
Marilyn Eastman.Everett
“More importantly, she was a hard working single mother who raised my brother and I on her own,” he added.
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Further details about the actress' arrangements in Pittsburgh will be announced at a later date, John said.
source: people.com
