Heather O’Rourke 1975 – 1988

Biography

Heather O’Rourke was born on December 27, 1975, in San Diego, California. She pursued a career in acting during her childhood years, bringing her talent and presence to the screen during the 1980s. Though her life was brief, she made an impression during her time in the entertainment industry.

On February 1, 1988, Heather passed away in her hometown of San Diego at just twelve years old. She died of septic shock, a serious medical condition that took her far too young. Her passing was a profound loss to those who knew her and to the entertainment community that had come to know her work.

Heather was laid to rest at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles, a final resting place that honors her memory. Though her years were few, those who remember her carry forward the legacy of a young performer whose life, though cut short, touched the lives of those around her.