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Susan Backlinie
1946 - 2024
Susan Backlinie
1946 - 2024
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BORN
1946
DIED
2024
Susan Backlinie Obituary
Susan Backlinie was an actress and stunt performer best known for playing Chrissie Watkins, the first person attacked by a shark in the 1975 blockbuster film, "Jaws."
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Andy Killion
May 18, 2024
a ventura harbor friend
Elizabeth Bell
May 14, 2024
RIP Susan
Thomas B
May 14, 2024
I think we all have a movie that scared the heck out of us as a kid, and Jaws was certainly that movie for me. Saw it in the movie theater at age 6, and a lot of sleepless nights followed. Certainly Susan's convincing and terrifying performance as Chrissy set the tone for the whole rest of the movie. What a legacy!! Sending thoughts and condolences to her family and friends.
Allen Titinik
May 14, 2024
Hope you are swimming in heaven in a shark-free ocean Susan. Thank you for making millions of people (including myself) scared to go in the water.
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