Ted White, the actor who portrayed Jason Voorhees in 1984’s Friday the 13th: The Last Chapter This week, White died at the age 96. White died peacefully at his home on Oct. 14, after a long career as an actor and stuntman in Hollywood. After the news broke about his death, many people paid tribute to the actor and stuntman. Friday, the 13th Online, actors have been flooding in.
Tom Savini was responsible for creating the special effects, makeup and costumes. Friday, the 13th movies (including the ones made during Ted White’s time as Jason Voorhees), took to TwitterPay tribute to the late actor See how he remembered his friend:
I’m 75 and I still want to be Ted White when I grow up. You are tough as nails but have a heart full of gold. Pure class. We will miss him. Us on set of Friday the 13th part 4. pic.twitter.com/HEd3R6rxZ8October 15, 2022
Savini shared a throwback picture of himself with the horror icon, presumably while on the set of Friday, 13th of December: The Final Chapter. He stated that the man under Jason Voorhees’ mask had a “heart of gold”And will be “missed.”Kane Hodder, the actor who played Jason in the past, took to social media to share this:
My stunt brother Ted White has passed away. Truly a film legend. Your memory will be cherished.October 15, 2022
Kane Hodder was Jason Voorhees’s actor in four Friday, 13 April Films: Part VII: The New Blood. FPart VIII. Jason Takes Manhattan. Jason Goes to Hell. The Final Friday And Jason XAlong with The Game. Hodder was also Leatherface in a few episodes. Texas Chainsaw Massacre movies. Ted White was his name. “stunt brother”Following his recent passing, he paid tribute.
Fangoria was an iconic horror magazine that took time to remember the actor. The outlet shared:
Fango is sad to announce the passing of Ted White, the legend. He was not only the actor of Jason Voorhees’ role in FRIDAY THE13TH: THE FINAL CHAPTER, but also worked as a stuntman with the likes John Wayne and Clark Gable all through his career. Rest In Peace, sir. pic.twitter.com/lEV5e6cj4qOctober 15, 2022
Ted White was born Alex Beyouth on December 26, 1926 in Krebs (Oklahoma) and grew up in Snyder (Texas). After playing football in college, he decided to pursue a career as a stuntman and actor and, ultimately, he became John Wayne’s stunt double. White played a major role in iconic films like Tron, Romancing the stone, Road House Wild Wild West. Though as made clear through these tributes, he’s best known for playing Jason in the ’80s contributing to some of the franchise’s most iconic kills.
After getting word of White’s death, We Are Still Here and MohawkTed Geoghegan, filmmaker shared what The Final ChapterHe meant it. It’s here:
FINAL CHAPTER was my introduction into horror. It was a film I watched because Corey Feldman was there. It’s sad to hear that its Jason, stuntman Ted White, has passed away, but 96 years sure is a hell of a run. pic.twitter.com/CW5NSWeFPjOctober 15, 2022
Another fan of horror, Mason Voorhees, has praised Ted White for being one of the best parts about the franchise. The Original Friday, the 13thMovieIt is considered one of the most important. best horror moviesof all times, but The Final ChapterIt has certainly made an impression since its release.
Ted White, RIP. I loved Jason’s portrayal in Part IV. This man is truly a legend. pic.twitter.com/sLyxkRMPSDOctober 15, 2022
Friday, 13thThis is one of few horror franchises that has not seen a reboot. The last entry was in 2009. The property A lawsuit was brought against you involving the original film’s director/producer Sean S. Cunningham and screenwriter Victor Miller. Entertainment lawyer Larry Zerner (via) has provided the latest update since the dispute. CNN), who said odds of Jason Voorhees joining the likes of upcoming horror moviesAt this point, are “50-50”.
It doesn’t matter what the status of the franchise is, Ted White’s contributions to it will be remembered by all his fans and colleagues. CinemaBlend extends its condolences for White’s loved ones and his family.