Texas Chainsaw Massacre star, Marilyn Burns was found dead in her Texas home in Texas.

Burns became a cult superstar after the release of the 1974 horror flick. Her character, Sally Hardesty, is the sole survivor of Leatherface’s bloody rampage. She was 65.

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Marilyn Burns

Burns was found by a family member in Houston, according her rep … who adds they don’t know a cause of death yet. Burns also had cameos in the 1994 and 2013 reboots … but didn’t act in a ton of other films. She did have a role in the 1976 TV movie “Helter Skelter.”

The Medical Examiner’s Office in Houston confirms they have Marilyn’s body … and an autopsy will be performed. source

 
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Marilyn’s family and friends at this difficult time.