Heather O'Rourke

Heather O''Rourke (1975–1988)

Full name: Heather O''Rourke

Date of birth: December 27, 1975

Place of birth: San Diego, California, United States

Date of death: February 1, 1988

Place of death: San Diego, California, United States

Age at death: 12

Cause of death: Pneumonia resulting from complications of a congenital intestinal stenosis

Overview

Heather O''Rourke was an American child actress best known for portraying Carol Anne Freeling in the Poltergeist film series. She began as a child star in the early 1980s and is remembered for her distinctive screen presence in the franchise''s first three installments. She died in 1988 at the age of 12 in San Diego, California.

Notable works (filmography)

• Poltergeist (1982) — Carol Anne Freeling
• Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) — Carol Anne Freeling
• Poltergeist III (1988) — Carol Anne Freeling

News and public coverage

As a deceased public figure, Heather O''Rourke does not have ongoing new projects. Contemporary coverage generally consists of retrospectives on the Poltergeist films, obituaries from the time of her passing, and periodic remembrances on anniversaries by fans and film historians.

Social media

There are no verified official social media profiles for Heather O''Rourke. Any active accounts claiming to be hers would be fan-run or unofficial. Public information about her life is primarily found in legacy articles, film databases, and fan sites.

Legacy

Heather O''Rourke remains a notable figure in 1980s cinema as one of the era''s recognizable child actresses in a major horror franchise. Her performances, especially as Carol Anne Freeling, continue to be referenced in discussions of early horror cinema and child acting.