Heather O'Rourke
Birth Name:
Heather Michele O'Rourke
Birth Date:
December 27, 1975
Birth Place:
San Diego, California
Death Date:
February 1, 1988
Place of Death:
Children’s Hospital of San Diego, San Diego, California
Age:
12
Cause of Death:
Congenital stenosis of the intestine causing septic shock
Cemetery Name:
Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Claim to Fame:
Show Business
Heather O’Rourke was the terrified youngster sucked into a spectral vacuum by supernatural spirits in the “Poltergeist” films and was featured in such television shows as Happy Days, Webster and Still the Beaver. She played the angelic Carol Ann Freeling in all three Poltergeist movies fondly remembered for her catch phrase, "They're baaaack." Heather had just completed filming on Poltergeist III when she complained of abdominal pain, was rushed to the hospital on died on the operating table from septic shock caused by intestinal stenosis.
Fun Fact
Heather O’Rourke bet out dozens of young girls including Drew Barrymore for the role of Carol Ann Freeling in the Poltergeist movies. But don’t feel bad for Drew – she ended up starring in the movie E.T.
Cemetery Information:
Final Resting Place:
Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
1218 Glendon Avenue
Los Angeles, California, 90024
USA
North America
Map:
Copyright 2012 Jeannette M Hartman
Grave Location:
Mausoleum, Outside Wall UnitGrave Location Description
As you enter the cemetery park immediately and walk to the mausoleum outside wall closest to the entry gates. Heather is interred in the center on the bottom row next to Truman Capote.
Grave Location GPS
34.058664, -118.441398Visiting The Grave:
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FAQ's
Heather O'Rourke was born on December 27, 1975.
Heather O'Rourke was born in San Diego, California.
Heather O'Rourke died on February 1, 1988.
Heather O'Rourke died in Children’s Hospital of San Diego, San Diego, California.
Heather O'Rourke was 12.
The cause of death was Congenital stenosis of the intestine causing septic shock.
Heather O'Rourke's grave is in Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Read More About Heather O'Rourke:
- Published Obituary
- Wikipedia Entry
- Scott Michaels FindaDeath - Heather O'Rourke
- Mysterious death of Heather O'Rourke and the 'Hollywood curse' surrounding it
- Doctors: Unusual Circumstances Surrounded Actress’ Death
- What happened to 12-year-old actress Heather O'Rourke?
- Heather O'Rourke's Short Life and Tragic Death
- Happy Days Fandom - Heather O'Rourke
- Heather O’Rourke's Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Videos Featuring Heather O'Rourke:
Jordon the Lion: What Happened to Heather O'Rourke of Poltergeist Grave
Poltergeist - Coincidence Or Curse?
Poltergeist - "They're Here"
Memory of Heather O'Rourke (June 14, 1988)
Heather O'Rourke's last Happy Days episode - "Turn Around...And You're Home"
Heather O'Rourke in Webster episode 1.6 - Second Time Around
Long John Silvers Commercial (1982)
McDonalds Commercial (1980)
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