Laboratory tests soon revealed what was causing her illness: Heathers intestinal tract had become infected with a microorganism called Giardia lamblia, which was common in mountain and other wilderness areas and usually contracted by drinking from an untreated water source. Her facial features were puffier than usual in Poltergeist 3, due to the . Aside from her TV and movie roles, she was, at heart, a regular kid who loved school, performed household chores, quarreled with her sister, and lived for shopping. Upon further examination of her actual report cards over the years, she made C's and D's in her least liked subjects in school, math and science, but at the end of her life was a straight A student. Heather O'rourke Family Information about her parents and siblings is not available but will be updated as soon as possible. Her home life did not, ironically, include the viewing of certain filmsparticularly not horror films. Her parents divorced in 1981, and O'Rourke's mother married part-time truck . Her mother was a seamstress while her father worked as a carpenter. Heather Michele O'Rourke sinh ngy 27 thng 12 nm 1975 ti San Diego, [2] [3] con gi th hai ca Kathleen v Michael O'Rourke. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro, Child Actors & Former Child Actors -- Gone Too Soon. Four days later, the ORourke family and friends gathered to greet the 1976 Bicentennial New Year, and to celebrate the homecoming of Baby Heather; the newest addition to the ORourke family. In between TV appearances she would go on to film Poltergeist II and ultimately Poltergeist III, reprising her now famous character Carol Anne in both films. This living arrangement made it easier for Tammy to fulfill her dance role, but it also meant giving up certain things such as spending time with family and school friends from Santee. A child . She died during surgery in 1988 after being misdiagnosed with Crohn's disease. Joined Sep 11, 2013 . Her mother worked as a seamstress and her father was a carpenter. Heather Michele O'Rourke was born on December 27, 1975 in Santee, San Diego, California, to Kathleen, a seamstress, and Michael O'Rourke, a construction worker. Heather's middle school put up a tree in her memory after she passed away, however, this was later removed due to renovations, the school does still have "Heather O'Rourke Love of Reading Week". Heather was well known for her role as Carol Anne Fleming in the blockbuster 1982 Steven Spielberg film series Poltergeist. Unable to discover the source of the infection, they could not prove conclusively that Heather had gotten Giardia from water in Big Bear. The work-ups consisted of X-rays and other imaging studies of Heathers stomach and intestines. Heather O'Rourke's unexpected death in 1988 at the age of 12 sent shock waves across the entertainment industry. She died in 1988 at the age of 12 from intestinal stenosis - a severe bowel obstruction. Kathleen had actually conceived twins, a boy and a girl, and it was the boy who had been miscarried. They, along with their mother and stepfather, enjoyed outdoor activities too and as a family, would ski together in winter, and in summer go on long bicycle rides through the picturesque areas that surrounded their home. The paramedics asked her how she was feeling. Her career as a child actress enabled her to earn a decent amount of money. A very tired and hoarse Heather went home that night not really caring if she got the part, but Spielberg already knew that he had found his leading (little) lady because a 4-year-old actress who could sit still for an hour, take direction, and actually read a script, was worth her weight in gold. Heather O'Rourke was discovered by producer Steven Spielberg when she and her mother were having lunch in the MGM commissary while her sister Tammy was shooting for a movie. By the following day though, it was apparent that Heather was ill. Sunday morning, Heathers mother and stepfather were awakened to the sound of her being sick. The ORourkes family and closest friends consoled and supported the grieving couple as they coped with their loss, and they resolved to get on with their lives. I'm tired of this one, kind of. Heather O'Rourke's Husband, Children/Kids O'Rourke is married to her lovely spouse, whose names are currently under review. Sadly, Heather would neither complete the additional filming, nor win her academy award. Heather O'Rourke 1975 - 1988. Tammy was still a bit too young for pre-school (nor did she particularly like that idea) and day-care would have been an additional expense, so the answer was: dance class. Heather Michele O'Rourke ( San Diego, 27 de dezembro de 1975 San Diego, 1 de fevereiro de 1988) foi uma atriz mirim americana, conhecida pelo papel de Carol Anne Freeling na trilogia dos filmes . This was mainly because of Heathers keen eye for 80s fashions that she insisted be properly coordinated, and to her, this meant that all of her outfits had to have matching accessories such as earrings, watches, shoes and purses. Her big break came when she auditioned for The Don Crichton Dancers, a dance troupe consisting of 5 boys and 5 girls that was scheduled to appear regularly on CBSs The Tim Conway Show. Still the cautious mother that she was, Kathleen took Heather back to San Diego for several more thorough follow-up examinations before leaving for Chicago in April to start filming Poltergeist III. Her mother, Kathleen, did not know she was pregnant with twins when she had the miscarriage. Heather is most known for her portrayal as Carol Anne Freeling in the 1982 hit movie Poltergeist and its sequels. After Heather was born, Tammy continued with classes and performances until her teacher took her mother aside one day and said that she was good enough to consider her dancing not just a hobby, but a serious talent that could be developed. The following clip showed him strolling down the street at 2 a.m., heading to work. Performed from age 3 in numerous commercials before her, As a gift from the crew, she got to keep the goldfish from. Children came to the set where they were left alone by their parents. Heather O'Rourke Age. Heather O'Rourke's death at the age of 12 is well-documented because of a medical malpractice lawsuit her parents filed against her doctors for misdiagnosing the condition blamed for her death. This time, doctors thought it possible that Heather was having some kind of reaction to an insect or spider bite. Heather O'Rourke was born on December 27, 1975, in San Diego, California, to Kathleen and Michael O'Rourke. For this reason, she had a little difficulty remaining calm during some of the sequences involving special effects. Under medical supervision with a local doctor in Chicago though, Heather seemed to improve, and she tolerated the duration of the treatment quite well. They settled in Anaheim, literally next door to Disneyland. Heather was still alert during most of the trip and was able to talk to her attending paramedics but shortly before arriving to the hospital she lapsed into unconsciousness. The film, which was released in 1982, made her an instant child star. O'Rourke studied at Big Bear Elementary School. During the time that it took for the ambulance to get there, Heather had remained on the floor, still conscious and coherent, yet listless. On January 29th, a Friday morning, Heather had casually mentioned to her sister Tammy that she did not feel like attending P.E. A prominent Hollywood entertainment lawyer claims that Poltergeist child star Heather O'Rourke was raped and murdered by Hollywood executives. During all the horrors that proceeded while filming. He left his card, and they arranged an interview and a scream test. Heather O'Rourke Height, Weight & Measurements At 13 years old, Heather O'Rourke height is 142 cm . Since Heather was still too young for school, she always accompanied her mother to Tammys rehearsals and filming, and it did not take long before Mrs. ORourke noticed that Heather too, seemed interested in acting. She instantly became a star overnight and was easily recognized at her favorite theme park, Disneyland, and everywhere in California. He has managed to keep his family away from the media. Heather Michele O'Rourke (December 27, 1975 - February 1, 1988) was an American child actress. In real life, she loved to go shopping. Actress. The diagnosis however, puzzled doctors, health officials, and Heathers parents because neither her sister nor her parents got the parasite and this seemed unusual since they lived in the same house and supposedly drank the same water. The young actor played Carol-Anne Freeling in all three of Steven Spielberg's Poltergeist films and also had parts in popular TV shows Webster and Happy Days. But according to her mother Kathy, shopping with Heather was a tremendous effort. Heather O'Rourke's Parents and Siblings. Poltergeist II began production in the summer of 1985 and Heather was very excited to be working with her onscreen family again but filming with director Brian Gibson soon became an arduous task as the production was plagued with delays and other strange occurrences. Heather O'Rourke (December 27, 1975 - February 1, 1988) played the recurring role of Heather Pfister, the 7-year-old daughter of Ashley Pfister, a divorcee who was Fonzie's steady girlfriend in Season 10 of Happy Days, appearing in five episodes that season. After the miscarriage she was still feeling life inside of her. I hope the Weinstein scandal of last year will be the beginning of the end of this . Heather was a blessing for more than just those closest to her, though. The article claims there was no prior indication of intestinal troubles, but other sources indicate O'Rourke was being treated for Crohn's Disease before her death. Spielberg was looking for a. I hope to do a different character some day. The overwhelming infection and build-up of bacterial toxins eventually caused septic shock, and the situation was now life-threatening and required immediate emergency surgery to remove the obstruction and to repair Heathers small intestine. Naturally, Heather was the first actor to be contacted for Poltergeist III because by now, MGM knew fully well that any future successes depended upon her. Official Sites. Heather O'Rourke (December 27, 1975 February 1, 1988) was an American child actress. Heather O'Rourke Parents and Siblings. She had Irish, English, German, and Danish ancestry. Her mother claimed a wrong diagnosis was responsible for her (Heather's) death. Heather has not shared any information about his family. Her mother climbed into the cab for the short trip to the local emergency room. For a pet, she had a St. Bernard. And the unusual circumstances of her passing fueled a lot of parent's fears that maybe such a fate could take their children away just as abruptly. She was born on December 27, 1975 in Santee, San Diego, California and entered American cinematic pop-culture before she entered first grade. Hollywood columnist Sidney Skolsky dubbed them the "Irish Mafia", but they preferred to call their group the "Boy's Club". O'Rourke died at the age of 12 of cardiac arrest and septic shock caused by a misdiagnosed intestinal stenosis on 1 February 1988. . She died of a heart attack caused by septic shock brought on by congenital stenosis of the intestine. Heather seemed confident about being able to do this and so together, they relayed back and forth, Spielberg giving lines and direction, and Heather following along. I wonder who the studio suit actually is, the one who murdered this young girl, mostly known for her role as Carol Anne in the Poltergeist movies. That miracle was finally realized when, two days after Christmas 1975, in San Diego, California, Heather Michele O'Rourke was born. Amused and intrigued by her precociousness, the man then asked if he could he sit and wait with her. She had an older sister, Tammy O'Rourke, also an actress. Born to a middle-class family, she attended Big Bear Elementary School. She died in Children's Hospital and Health Center in San Diego on February 1, 1988. The local doctor in Big Bear said that it was winter, they lived in the mountains, it was, after all, cold and flu season, and Heathers symptoms seemed to be flu-like. Actress. Kathleen called the doctor's and was getting ready to put her clothes on when Heather fainted on the kitchen floor. The girl had to have everything match, from shoes to earrings. Heather Michelle O'Rourke was born to Kathleen and Michael O'Rourke and she had a sister Tammy O'Rourke who was born four years before Heather. On this particular day, Heather was sitting by herself waiting, as usual, for her mother and Tammy to return. It's just my name I'm writing. In one early collaboration, a genuine sister act, Tammy did a dance routine while Heather sang. She has been working with the station since 2002. At the end of each day, Tammy and Heather were often so exhausted that they fell asleep during the more-than-two-hour drive home. That is when she found out she was pregnant with Heather. Heather O'Rourke. The agent handling Tammys career recognized this as well and offered to represent Heather, and so soon enough, the photogenic 4-year-old starting getting some exposure. When her mother and stepfather arrived they were informed of her condition and that she might have already suffered permanent brain damage due to the episode of cardio-respiratory arrest that occurred during the ambulance trip. Her mother was a seamstress while her father worked as a carpenter. If she wasn't acting, she would have liked to have been a nurse. Acted in her middle school Library/Literature Club's production of "'Twas The Night Before Christmas" in her nightgown with her favorite teddy bear in December of 1987. But in . They eventually closed-up shop for good and Heather decided to stick with acting. That would make me happy because I'd be bringing others pleasure while doing something I like. A year later, she appeared in Poltergeist III, the third installment of the Poltergeist film series. O'Rourke likes spending her free time with her husband . If she had lived, it is likely that she would have gone into directing films like she said she wanted to. Her favorite movie of all time was Disney's. Spielberg continued to chat with Mrs. ORourke and Tammy briefly, with an occasional word to Heather, but after finding out more about Heathers age and lack of experience, he said that he was really looking for someone a bit older. She was on medication throughout the filming of her next project, Poltergeist III (1988), and her cheeks were puffy in some scenes. More information about her husband will be updated as soon as possible. Culkin was interviewed by a french magazine this late december of 2017. The only unanswered questions were, could she act, and more importantly, could she scream convincingly? They continued until pulling up to the entrance of the emergency room where a team of doctors and nurses, who had been notified and were prepared for their arrival, met them. [4] Spielberg [photo with Heather] promptly casted her in the horror film Poltergeist (1982) as Carol Anne Freeling, Along with Heathers growing success came a growing salary and so with a newly formed corporation in her name and with her earnings from Poltergeist II and her latest TV appearances, she and her family picked out a new house in Big Bear with the intention of making it their permanent home. Was an avid reader; her former 7th Grade English teacher honors this passion of hers by making all her students observe what she calls "Heather O'Rourke Love of Reading Week"; the last book she was reading was "Anne Frank: The Diary of A Young Girl". During the time that she was in Chicago, Heather had written Tammy a letter expressing her homesickness for Santee and her hopes of both moving back there and of returning to her old school, but since they were now living in Lakeside, the district zoning stated that, as a resident of Lakeside, Heather had to attend a Lakeside school. Heather prefers to keep details about her spouse and family members private. Heather answered with surprising frankness for a four-year-old when she informed him that she was not allowed to talk to strangers and that she was waiting for her mother and sister to return with their lunch. Her mother worked as a seamstress and her father was a carpenter. 1 de fevereiro de 1988 (12 anos) Foi sepultada no Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery. When she told her doctor, he assured her that the condition would pass but as a precaution, suggested that she have a procedure to remedy what might be the cause. If there is a sequel, a 'Poltergeist IV,' I hope it's the last. The operation was a common procedure with a high rate of success and recovery, and was routinely performed on pediatric patients at Childrens Hospital, and Heathers mother immediately agreed to it, but because of the overwhelming bacterial infection, septic shock, and apparent brain damage that she had suffered, Heathers condition was uncertain even before the surgery was attempted, and so her mother was also informed that Heather might not survive. She is best remembered for her roles of 'Carol Anne Freeling' in the Poltergeist horror movie franchise (1982, 1986, and 1988). When I have to look really frightened, I concentrate on scary things like losing my kittens or something like that. She is best remembered for her roles of 'Carol Anne Freeling' in the Poltergeist horror movie franchise (1982, 1986, and 1988). The ER team immediately took over the resuscitation of Heather and after several long minutes, succeeded in restoring her vital signs. Heather would continue to remain busy with her many guest spots on television shows and commercials and by the end of 1983, Tammy, who was now 12, had started junior high school and worked only occasionally. This was the famous closet-sucking scene for which they used a special moveable room. Heather was delighted that she would be able to step out of the door of their mobile home and walk to the set at Disneyland a few blocks away. The first one really kept you going. In addition to not working with any other familiar faces, Poltergeist III was to take place in Chicago which meant that most of it would be filmed there as well, and for the first time in her life, Heather would be far away from home for many months. Heather O'rourke Husband Heather is a married woman. O'rourke and her husband are blessed with two children. In September of 1987, Heather started 7th grade at Tierra del Sol Middle School in Lakeside and gradually settled back into a typical life of family, friends, and school. The strange symptoms were also attributed to flu and Heather was prescribed the standard treatment. MGM was persistent though, and eventually offered the writing and production of Poltergeist II to Steven Spielbergs co-writers from the first film. At the end of January 1988, Heather started feeling slightly ill again. Spielberg was looking for a. Heather O'rourke Parents Details about her parents are not known to the public, however, she has a sibling, an elder sister. O'Rourke also made a guest appearance in The New Leave It to Beaver the same year. Heather is most known for her portrayal as Carol Anne Freeling in the 1982 hit movie Poltergeist and its sequels. This special baby, who almost never was, would be destined for much more than just an ordinary life; she would eventually charm her way into the minds and hearts of people throughout the world, and with the words theyre here, and the eerie image of her tiny silhouette and little hands upon a television screen, would become an indelible memory to an entire generation of horror movie fans. She also loved to make and eat sweets, and was the student-body president at her school. O'Rourke was also known for making numerous television appearances as a guest. But in the weeks that followed, Kathleen, who had already gone through a normal pregnancy with her first child, began to feel that something was not quite right about this one. Kathleen however, felt otherwise and wanted to be sure that Heather was not more ill than she seemed to be. Kathleens maternal instincts told her otherwise though, and she declined to have anything done and instead, waited. Due to these facts, we have retracted the original story. While her family was initially too distraught to make a statement, after. Before O'Rourke began acting, the family lived in a trailer park in Anaheim. Soon enough she was earning an estimated $100,000 a year, money which her parents came to depend on. Heather O'Rourke was an American child actress, who, after being discovered by director Steven Spielberg, played Carol Anne Freeling in the horror movie Poltergeist. She became known for saying the line, "They're here!" She had been getting tired of doing sequels to Poltergeist (1982) as she didn't want to be typecast. It's therefore not clear if she has any siblings. She may not have felt well, but Heather seldom, if ever, complained about feeling sick, and so eventually she went to the class. The shock prompted full cardiac and pulmonary arrest. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Though the ORourkes grief was renewed with this knowledge, they understood that because of the loss of the boy, the girl had survived and so everyone agreed that this was nothing short of a miracle. She planned to attend UCLA and major in filmmaking. Naturally, some of their tasty inventory found its way into their own stomachs and so after a while they figured out that their net profit would actually increase if they went out-of-business. When her mother returned, the stranger introduced himself as Steven Spielberg. She screamed until she broke down in tears. Was a fan of River Phoenix with whom she appeared in the 1985 TV movie "Surviving". Her mother worked as a seamstress and her father was a carpenter. But her mother was not convinced and again returned to San Diego when Heathers symptoms persisted despite taking the prescribed medications. Poltergeist is regarded heather o'rourke, the young actress pulled into a supernatural vacuum in the "poltergeist" movies, died because the doctors who treated her throughout her childhood failed to diagnose a. Dating & Relationship status She is currently single. Heather responded appropriately with a loud and piercing scream. He then asked Heather if she had ever made a movie. Nonetheless, Heather had gotten the cinematic exposure that her young career needed and it soon became obvious that she had attracted the attention of casting agents for television. That means she died of shock caused by infection in the blood, which in turn was caused by a birth defect that made a section of her intestine abnormally narrow. Banking on the success of Poltergeist in 1982, MGM immediately called for a sequel but the producers and directors of the original were either unwilling or unable to do it. In the years that followed, Heather was a familiar face on TV in Happy Days (1974) (1982-1983), Webster (1983) (1983-1984), and The New Leave It to Beaver (1983) (1986-1987), three shows in which she had recurring roles. The little actress was a keen shopper. The next day he offered the role to her. (Heather O'Rourke's) older sister, actress Dominique Dunne was murdered. C b c mt ch gi, Tammy O'Rourke, cng l mt din vin. When the paramedics arrived, they immediately began assessing her condition and treating her accordingly. It was exciting. She was sitting alone in the MGM Commissary waiting for . Since Heather was in the habit of imitating her older sister, it was natural to expect that she would follow in her footsteps and so when she was barely old enough, Heather began showcasing her own talents with some onstage singing and dancing. I won't get it until I'm 18, so I'll use it for college. This is a look back at her life and legacy. In January 1987, Heather began to have flu-like symptoms and her legs and feet swelled. Heather O'Rourke Husband, Is She Married? Publicity Listings So, while Heather was gone filming, the house in Big Bear was sold and they began the moving process. This not only saved them costly embarrassment, but it also greatly increased the chances of the sequels success. But I like acting a lot. The NeverEnding Story was released in 1984, five years after the German novel upon which it is based. By the end of summer, they had completed their relocation back to East San Diego County, settling in Lakeside, which was very close to Santee. Monday morning, February 1st, Heather awakened for school as usual, and joined her mother who was in the kitchen preparing breakfast. It wasn't. . After Heather moved to Big Bear, she continued to work steadily but her acting always revolved around her home life. 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