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Michael Villella, the star who famously played Russ Thorn in the 1982 horror film “The Slumber Party Massacre” has died … TMZ has confirmed.
Michael’s daughter, Chloe, tells TMZ … he passed away on Saturday afternoon due to multiple organ failure after spending over a month in the hospital.
Chloe Villella posted a tribute on Facebook Saturday with the caption … “May you rest in peace daddy ♥️💋.”
While best known for his work as Russ Thorn, Michael also starred in “Love Letters,” “Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue” and “Gotham.”
Michael is survived by his daughter and his ex-wife.
He was 84.
RIP
