News is slamming Twitter that David Hess, best known to horror fans as “Krug Stillo” in Wes Craven’s The Last House on the Left, and star of House on the Edge of the Park and Swamp Thing, has passed away today. He was 69.

Hess was to star in The House on the Edge of the Park Part II and Manson Rising, and more recently can be seen in Smash Cut.

His kids updated his Facebook page today with the following statement:

“It is with great sadness that we have said our last goodbyes to our beloved dad and friend to all. David passed away peacefully last night. The Mad Hessian lives on in his family, friends, and all of his devoted fans. Sing a song in celebration of his life.”

Full story forthcoming as details are released. He will be missed.

