Ted White, the actor who played Jason Voorhees in 1984 Friday 13: The last chapter, He died last week at the age of 96. White reportedly died peacefully in his sleep at his home on October 14, and the veteran star has had a long career in Hollywood as a stuntman and actor. Ever since it became known of his death, tributes to the Friday 13 the actor flocked online.
Tom Savini, who created special effects and makeup for the Friday 13 movies (including those made during Ted White’s days as Jason Voorhees), have resulted Twitter to pay homage to the late actor. See how he honored his colleague:
I’m 75 and I still want to be Ted White when I grow up. Hard as nails with a heart of gold. pure class. We will miss him. Us on set Friday the 13th part 4. pic.twitter.com/HEd3R6rxZ8October 15, 2022
Savini shared a photo of her with the late horror icon, presumably on the set of Friday 13: The last chapter. He claimed that the man under the Jason Voorhees mask had a “heart of gold” and will “miss him”. Additionally, Kane Hodder, who previously played Jason, also took to social media to say this:
It is very sad to lose my acrobatic brother, Ted White. A true myth of cinema. We will miss you.October 15, 2022
Kane Hodder played Jason Voorhees in four Friday 13 Movie : Part VII: New Blood, F Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan, Jason Goes to Hell: The Last Friday Yes Jason X with The game. Hodder has also played Leatherface in some The massacre in Texas movie. He called Ted White his “action brother” paying homage to him after his recent death.
Fangoria, an iconic horror fan magazine, also took the time to remember the actor. As shared by the media:
Mud mourns the passing of the legendary Ted White, who not only played Jason Voorhees in FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE FINAL CHAPTER, but has also worked as a stuntman for John Wayne and Clark Gable throughout his career. Rest in peace, sir. pic.twitter.com/lEV5e6cj4qOctober 15, 2022
Ted White was born Alex Beyouth in 1926 in Krebs, Oklahoma, and eventually grew up in Snyder, Texas. After playing football in college, he decided to pursue a career as a stuntman and actor, eventually becoming John Wayne’s stunt double. During his career, White has been part of iconic films such as tron, romance the stone, ride Yes wild wild west. However, as these tributes make clear, he’s best known for playing Jason in the 1980s and contributing to some of the franchise’s most iconic deaths.
Upon learning of White’s death, We are always here Yes Mohican Director Ted Geoghegan shared what he has the last chapter meant to him. Check this:
THE FINAL CHAPTER was my introduction to horror, after I convinced myself to watch it because Corey Feldman was there. It’s sad to know that his Jason, stuntman Ted White, is dead, but 96 is a great career. pic.twitter.com/CW5NSWeFPjOctober 15, 2022
Additionally, an avid horror fan who goes by the name Mason Voorhees on Twitter hailed Ted White as one of the best parts of the franchise. The original Friday 13 movie is considered one of the best horror movies of all time, but the last chapter It has certainly impressed more than one since its launch:
RIP Ted White. His portrayal of Jason in Part IV was one of my favorite versions of the character. What a legend pic.twitter.com/sLyxkRMPSDOctober 15, 2022
Friday 13 is one of the few horror franchises that has yet to be restarted, with its latest chapter dating back to 2009. was the subject of a trial involving original director / producer Sean S. Cunningham and screenwriter Victor Miller. After the controversy, the most recent update came from show business attorney Larry Zerner (via CNN ), who said the odds of Jason Voorhees joining the likes of horror movie coming soon at this point they are “50-50”.
Regardless of the current state of the franchise, it’s clear that Ted White’s work within it will never be forgotten by his peers and fans. We at 24 News Bulletin send our condolences to his family and loved ones during this time.
Source: Cinemablend
