Tobe Hooper died at the age of 74.
The cult director, who is responsible for horror shockers such as 'The Texas Chain Saw Massacre' and 'Poltergeist', died on Saturday (August 26) in Sherman Oaks, California. According to Variety, the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office has confirmed that the filmmaker died of natural causes. His 1974 work, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, became the most influential horror classic of all time due to its realistic approach and insane vision.
The sad news about the death of the film legend spread quickly and caused a number of celebrity reactions. Bill Moseley, who played Chop Top Sawyer in the sequel to Texas Blood Court, wrote on Twitter: "So sad to say goodbye to TOBE Hooper, the man who gave me a chance and gave me my career in the greatest genre of the film. " Director colleague William Friedkin posted: "Tobe Hooper, a nice, warm-hearted man who made the most scary movie ever. A good friend, I will never forget you." Edgar Wright also paid tribute to Hooper and honored him as the "master of horror".
