Heather O'Rourke Memorial Fansite

Frequently Asked Questions...

Here you can read about commonly asked questions regarding Heather's life, death and about the site.

 

Who was Heather O'Rourke?

She was an actress in the 1980's known for her role as Carol Anne in the Poltergeist films. She also starred in a dozen commercials, made appearances on television shows and also starred in a television film.

 

Did you know Heather O'Rourke?

I did not have the pleasure of knowing Heather in person, this is simply a fansite run by me for fans of Heather.

 

How old was Heather O'Rourke when she starred in Poltergeist?

Heather was five years old.

 

When did Heather O'Rourke die?

Heather passed away on February 1, 1988 at the tender age of 12.

 

What caused Heather O'Rourke's death?

Heather had an acute bowel obstruction, it burst causing Heather to go into cardiac arrest. She had what's known as Intestinal Stenosis.