Mar 4, 1947 – Nov 7, 2015 (Age 68)
Gunnar Hansen, the actor who played terrifying villain Leatherface in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, has died. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.
I wish I could have met this wonderful person. Leatherface is regarded as the "Father of all Slashers". The Texas Chain Saw Massacre started the modern slasher horror genre with Marylin Burns Sally Hardesty being one to Start the "final Girl" trope that became an important role in horror movies. Thank You Gunner. May you rest in power.
Bailea Edwing
August 23, 2024 | Other
A brilliant actor and a gentle giant. You brought so much energy and passion into all of your movies and im glad the world got to see what you had to bring. No one is ever truly gone until they are forgotten and we won’t forget you Gunnar aka Leather Face/Bubba. R.I.P
Dustin Bessler
August 06, 2024 | Monticello, IN
Met some of his fellow actors again today and there was much talk of him. I was lucky enough to meet him a few times over and each time I was amazed at his intelligence and presence. True creative talent.
M
May 18, 2024 | Other
Happy Heavenly Birthday Gunnar AL
AL
March 04, 2024 | Friend
Saw the Texas chainsaw massacre the year it came out. I was 13. My older brother took me to see the movie. I was floored. Leather face is my favorite horror character. We always wondered who played that character. Still my favorite horror picture. Wish I had met Gunnar. Rest In Peace.
Sergio Lopez
April 25, 2020 | Del Rio, TX
Valenda Newell
November 26, 2016 | Indianapolis, IN
chainsaws everywhere are stilledRIP thanks for the memories
vickie white
November 11, 2015 | Memphis, TN | Super Fan
Brilliant actor. Love your work. Never forgotten, Rest in Peace sir.
Allison Dupont
March 08, 2016 | New Orleans, LA
It's rough times like this when I'd call you and chat hours about filmmaking.. Cloak and Daggers was your favorite! I miss you man! ;( ~Otherface
Telly Blackwood
February 17, 2016 | Sacramento, CA