Died on this day in horror history – May 2

May 2

2013 – Jeff Hanneman, guitarist and founder of the thrash band “Slayer” passed away at the age of 49 from liver failure a complication from a spider bite he received in 2011.

2010 – Lynn Redgrave, who co-starred in the film “Gods and Monsters,” passed away at the age of 67.

2002 – Ron Soble, who appeared in the films “The Beast Within” and “Pterodactyl Woman from Beverly Hills,” passed away at the age of 70.

2001 – Gina Mastrogiacomo, best known for playing Ray Liotta’s mistress “Janice” in “Good Fella’s,” passed away at the age of 39 due to a rare heart infection. She appeared on “The X-Files” and in the film “Alien Space Avenger.”

1999 – Oliver Reed who starred in the films “Burnt Offerings,” “Curse of the Werewolf” and “The Brood,” passed away at the age of 61.

1990 – David Rappaport who starred in the films “The Bride,” “Time Bandits” and the short lived TV series, “The Wizard,” passed away at the age of 38.

1982 – Hugh Marlowe, passed away at the age of 71. His many film appearances have included “The Day the Earth Stood Still,” “Earth vs. the Flying Saucers,” and “Castle of Evil.”

1980 – George Pal, who directed the films “The Time Machine,” ” The Seven Faces of Dr. Lao,” as well as producing
“War of the Worlds,” passed away at the age of 72.

1972 – Bruce Cabot, who saved Fay Wray from the clutches of “King Kong,” passed away at the age of 68. He also appeared in the “James Bond” film “Diamonds Are Forever.”