The real Michael Myers is dead

James Winburn, actor and stuntman known for championing the role of Michael Myers in the 1978 film Halloween , alongside Nick Castle, has left this world at the age of 85.

The cause of death is not known at the time of writing, but according to current information, Winburn was suffering from an undisclosed health problem.

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Monopoly Events, who worked with Winburn, shared a touching tribute from the man, reports The Sun.

“We are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of James Winburn, who joined us for For the Love of Horror last month. James was an absolute pleasure to be around and shared some incredible stories with everyone over the weekend. Our sincere condolences go out to his family, friends and fans. #RIP.”

If you’re Myers fans, you may remember the scene where he was shot six times by Dr. Samuel Loomis, falling over the balcony, only to mysteriously disappear afterwards… a key moment in the career of Winburn, who also starred in The Fog and Escape From New York, among others.