Before Jason got his hockey mask in Friday the 13th Part III, he terrified audiences and counselors alike by wearing a sack over his head in Friday the 13th Part II. Steve Dash was one of the actors who played Jason in that first sequel, and his approach to playing the iconic character in some of the movie's most crucial scenes helped cement Part II Jason as one of the most memorable versions of the Crystal Lake killer, and it is with especially great sadness that we share the news of Dash's passing at the age of 74.
Keeping his fans updated on his Facebook page, Dash had recently announced that he was having his left leg amputated to help his fight against diabetes and a heart condition. Today, multiple horror outlets have shared the news of the actor and stunt man's recent passing.
A frequent special guest on the horror convention circuit,...
Keeping his fans updated on his Facebook page, Dash had recently announced that he was having his left leg amputated to help his fight against diabetes and a heart condition. Today, multiple horror outlets have shared the news of the actor and stunt man's recent passing.
A frequent special guest on the horror convention circuit,...
- 12/19/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
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