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James Winburn, stuntman for Michael Myers in 'Halloween', has died

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James Winburn was the stunt double for the Michael Myers character in the original 1978 Halloween. Winburn assisted in some of the most perilous scenes, including when Dr. Samuel Loomis (Donald Pleasence) shoots Myers several times. He also acted in a number of shows and films, including Charlie Chan and the Curse of the Dragon Queen.

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The Independent

James Winburn, Michael Myers stuntman, dies aged 85

James Winburn, the actor who portrayed the iconic horror character Michael Myers, has died aged 85. He did the stunts for Nick Castle’s slasher in the original 1978 Halloween film, along with work on 70 other films. Peter DeLorme, Winburn’s manager, told TMZ: that the actor died on Saturday (19 November) in a Los Angeles hospital after a short illness. Famous moments from the horror film he will be remembered for include the dramatic final sce

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Star behind Halloween’s Michael Myers, James Winburn, has died

Iconic horror film actor and stuntman James Winburn has reportedly died aged 85.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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New York Post

Original Michael Myers from ‘Halloween,’ James Winburn, dead at 85

Actor and stuntman James Winburn portrayed "Halloween" killer Michael Myers in the 1978 film and its 1981 sequel.

1 year ago·New York, United States

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Deadline

James Winburn Dies: Prolific ‘Halloween’ Stuntman Was 85

James Winburn, a prolific stunt peformer who doubled as the Michael Myers character in many iconic scenes in John Carpenter's original Halloween, died Nov. 19 at a hospital in Los Angeles following a brief illness.

1 year ago·Los Angeles, United States

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