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‘80s Horror Icon Dies at 60
May 5, 2026
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Gilbert Carrasquillo / FilmMagicSleepaway Camp star Jonathan Tiersten has died at the age of 60. His brother William Tiersten confirmed that he died at his home in New Jersey last week, TMZ reports, also noting that his death is now being investigated by the medical examiner. His first film role was also his biggest, bagging the part of Ricky Thomas in the gory teen slasher Sleepaway Camp and two sequels, Return to Sleepaway Camp and Sleepaway Camp IV: The Survivor.
Born in New York and raised in New Jersey, he later studied acting at the prestigious Circle in the Square Theater, part of New York University. Around the year 2000, he was focusing on making music before returning to the role of Thomas in 2008. He later starred in indie films Redemption and The Perfect House, and also wrote the score for the short film Demption. He won three best actor awards in 2012 and 2013 and was the lead singer of his own band, Ten Tiers.Read it at TMZRead more at The Daily Beast.
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