Heather O'Rourke, the terrified youngster sucked into a spectral vacuum by supernatural spirits in the “Poltergeist” films, has died on an operating table at a San Diego hospital, it was reported Tuesday.

Also, how did the little girl die in poltergeist?

A spokeswoman for Children's Hospital of San Diego identified the cause of death as intestinal stenosis--a severe bowel obstruction that the girl evidently had from birth. The obstruction caused an infection that, in turn, brought on septic shock.

Also Know, what killed Heather O Rourke? February 1, 1988

One may also ask, what happened to the child actors in poltergeist?

But for Robins, now 43, the most difficult loss came in 1988 when younger screen sister Heather O'Rourke, who starred as possessed Carol Anne in all three films, died suddenly aged 12 from cardiac arrest. Everyone was shocked by the deaths and millions of fans instantly blamed 'the curse of Poltergeist'.

Who has died from Poltergeist?

Heather O'Rourke, who played Carol Anne in all three Poltergeist films, died on February 1, 1988 at the age of 12 due to complications from an acute bowel obstruction.

Related Question Answers

Was Poltergeist and ET filmed in the same neighborhood?

Were the two 1982 Spielberg movies E.T. and Poltergeist filmed in the same neighborhood? They were both filmed in tract housing developments during the same year.

Is the poltergeist based on a true story?

Although Playfair maintained the haunting was genuine and wrote in his later book This House Is Haunted: The True Story of a Poltergeist (1980) that an "entity" was to blame for the Enfield disturbances, he often doubted the children's veracity and wondered if they were playing tricks and exaggerating.

What is the beast in poltergeist?

Reverend" Henry Kane

Where was Poltergeist filmed?

Simi Valley

Is Heather O'Rourke still alive?

Deceased (1975–1988)

What did Steven Spielberg do to Heather O Rourke?

She made her debut after being discovered by director Steven Spielberg while visiting MGM studios.

Heather O'Rourke
Cause of death	Congenital stenosis of the intestine causing septic shock
Resting place	Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1981–1988

Who played the little old lady in Poltergeist?

Zelda Rubinstein

Who played the son in poltergeist?

Oliver Robins

How old was Dominique Dunne when she died?

22 years (1959–1982)

What happened to Heather or work?

Terry Merryman, spokeswoman for Children's Hospital of San Diego, said Heather died Monday of septic shock due to congenital stenosis of the lower intestine, or bowel.

Who are Heather O Rourke's parents?

Kathleen O'Rourke Mother Michael O'Rourke Father

Where is Heather O'Rourke buried?

February 5, 1988

When was Heather O'Rourke born?

December 27, 1975

When did Heather O'Rourke die?

February 1, 1988

When did Poltergeist 3 come out?

June 10, 1988

Did Heather O'Rourke die Poltergeist 3?

However, in late January 1988, O'Rourke suddenly became ill again, her condition rapidly deteriorated, and she died on February 1, 1988 (barely a month after her 12th birthday) during Poltergeist III's post-production period.