Another huge loss in the horror world… Horror Icon GUNNAR HANSEN, the Original Leatherface, has passed at the age of 68. Our thoughts go out to his family, friends, and the many fans.
From ABC7.com:
Gunnar Hansen, known for his portrayal as Leatherface in the “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,” died at age 68, according to his agent.
Hansen, who was born in Reykjavik, Iceland and moved to the U.S. at age 5, got his first role as the iconic, chainsaw-wielding Leatherface in 1973.
