Marilyn Burns

Marilyn Burns (May 7, 1949 – August 5, 2014) was an American actress.

Burns was born in Erie, Pennsylvania and raised in Houston, Texas.

She was best known for her roles in Tobe Hooper's horror cult movies The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) and in Eaten Alive (1977). She is also known for playing Linda Kasabian in the three-time Emmy-nominated miniseries Helter Skelter (1976).

Burns was found dead by family members at her Houston home, aged 65. A cause of death was not given at the time, but her death was confirmed to be from a heart attack.

Other websites

 * Lady of the Chainsaw: An Interview with Marilyn Burns - The Terror Trap - January 2004
 * Lady of the Chainsaw: An Interview with Marilyn Burns - The Terror Trap - January 2004