Youll forever be alive in my heart.
Actress andRe-Animatorstar Barbara Crampton has also remembered Hansen.
Devastated by the passing of my dear friend Gunnar Hansen, she tweeted.
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He was delightfully scary 2 many and a smart honest and warm person 2 all he knew.
Hansens iconic turn as Leatherface has also been remembered by horror-loving filmmakers.
Farewell Gunnar Hansen,Shaun of the Deaddirector Edgar Wright wrote on Twitter.
May you spin with your chainsaw at magic hour forever more.
Wrights sentiments were echoed byWrong Turn 2andEverlyfilmmaker Joe Lynch, who tweeted, Rest in Peace Gunnar.
You were always The Man behind that Mask.
See their messages below, along with others from author Stephen King, actress Lena Heady andHatchetdirector Adam Green.
