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Died on this day in horror history – March 21

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March 21

2012 – Robert Fuest, director of such films as “And Soon the Darkness”, “The Abominable Dr. Phibes”, “Dr. Phibes Rises Again”, “The Last Days of Man on Earth”, “The Devil’s Rain”, and “Revenge of the Stepford Wives.”

2009 – John Franklyn-Robbins, who appeared in the films “Asylum,” “Dracula A.D. 1972” and “Dr. Jekyll & Ms. Hyde,” passed away at the age of 84.

2006 – Hiroshi Miyagawa, who composed music for the films “Star Blazers,” “Space Cruiser Yamato” (films and TV series) and “Ghidrah, The Three Headed Monster,” passed away three days after his 75th birthday.

2001 – Anthony Steele, who appeared in “The Monster Club” and the TV series “Tales From The Darkside,” passed away at the age of 80.

1995 – Robert Urquhart, who played “Paul Krempe” in the film “The Curse of Frankenstein,” passed away at the age of 73.

1994 – Macdonald Carey, best known for his stint on the soap opera, “Days Of Our Lives,” passed away at the age of 81. He appeared on many TV shows like “The Outer Limits,” “Thriller” and the film “It’s Alive 3: Island Of The Alive.”

1987 – Robert Preston, appeared in “Child’s Play” (no, not that one), and “The Last Starfighter.”

1985 – Michael Redgrave, father of Lynn and Vanessa, who appeared in the films “Dead of Night,” “1984” and the 1973 TV movie “Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde.” He passed away at the age of 77.

John Franklyn-Robbins
John Franklyn-Robbins

Robert Urquhart
Robert Urquhart

Robert Preston
Robert Preston

 

Michael Redgrave
Michael Redgrave