In a statement posted to Facebook, "Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers" screenwriter Daniel Farrands described George P. Wilbur as someone who was a prominent and well-liked figure in the "Halloween" community. "Very sad to hear of George's passing. He was such a kind soul and a beloved member of the Halloween family," Farrands wrote (via Horror Geek Life). Fans of Wilbur also took to social media on Thursday, February 2, to talk about the stuntman's impact on not just the film franchise, but their personal and professional lives as well.
"Anyone who knows me knows what discovering HALLOWEEN 4 meant to me as a kid," wrote horror film composer Jerry Smith on Twitter. "It saved me when I was 7," he said. "This one hurts."
Video producer and horror YouTuber Jimmy Champane tweeted, "George P. Wilbur played the Michael Myers that scared me most as a kid and he seemed like such a cool guy in all the interviews I watched. RIP." Twitter user @YallMustaForgot wrote, "I absolutely LOVED his portrayal as Michael Myers in The Curse. The way he played Michael in that movie, was bone chilling! So creepy, so brutal...The atmosphere and his performance, made The Curse one of my favorites in the franchise."
Wilbur's death comes nearly 28 years to the day after "Halloween" star Donald Pleasence, aka Dr. Loomis, died of heart failure complications on February 2, 1995. He is reportedly survived by his daughter, Gena Wilbur (via Bloody Disgusting).
