Michael Villella, the star who famously played Russ Thorn in the 1982 horror film “The Slumber Party Massacre” has died … our team has confirmed.
Michael’s daughter, Chloe, tells us … 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.
