Actor George P. Wilbur was a household name in the United States thanks to his roles as Michael Myers in the sequels “Halloween 4” and “Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers.” Sadly, news of his passing has been circulating in recent months, and many fans of the actor have been left wondering about the cause of his death.
While details remain scarce, it is known that George P. Wilbur passed away, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances and a devoted fanbase. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the life and career of George P. Wilbur, as well as what is known about the circumstances surrounding his death.
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George P Wilbur Death
Wilbur died in February 2023 at the age of 81. At this point, it is unknown precisely what led to his death apart from the confirmation of his death, and the exact cause of his death of George was not released either. George’s friends claimed he suffered memory problems when they last saw him.
Sad to report that George P Wilbur passed away yesterday. #RIP #Halloween #MichaelMyers pic.twitter.com/V2uvNW65xB
— HalloweenVerse (@HalloweenVerse) February 2, 2023
”The last time I saw George was at H40 Halloween 40 Years of Terror in Pasadena. Something was wrong with him, and he drove me crazy that weekend, so I had a good idea. But I didn’t know this resulted in him having memory issues that would confuse him and make him forget things.
Sadly H40 would be his last convention appearance ever.” George is survived by his daughter, Gena Wilbur—our sincere condolences to Wilbur’s family, friends, and fans. Sadly, the film’s Michael Myers is no longer with us.
In Regards to George Peter Wilbur
George Peter Wilbur was born on March 6, 1941. He was an American actor and professional stuntman. Wilbur was born in Connecticut and served in the United States Navy. After leaving the Navy, he worked as a wrangler on a ranch in Tucson, Arizona, where he served as an extra in the 1966 film El Dorado and was hired as a stand-in actor for John Wayne.
Wilbur eventually settled in California, where he found work as a stunt double and extra. For horror fans, George P. Wilbur will always be remembered as Michael Myers in Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers and Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers, both of which he starred.
Wilbur is a member of the Hollywood Stuntmen’s Hall of Fame. Wilbur is one of only a few actors to play Michael Myers more than once. He also did stunt work in Halloween 5: Michael Myers’ Revenge.
George’s Career Highlights
George P. Wilbur’s career began with stand-in work for John Wayne in the 1960s, and he went on to amass over 100 television and film credits spanning six decades. Wilbur has worked as a stunt man, stunt double, or stunt coordinator on the sets of numerous other films, such as Planet of the Apes (1968), Blazing Saddles, The Towering Inferno, Grizzly, Escape from New York, Poltergeist, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, The Beastmaster, Firestarter (1984), Ghostbusters, Re-Animator, Fletch, Poltergeist II: The Other Side, The Monster Squad, Dead.
The FANGORIA staff mourns the passing of George P. Wilbur, actor, stuntman, and the first Michael Myers to grace the cover of the magazine (for 1988’s HALLOWEEN 4: THE RETURN OF MICHAEL MYERS). We send our condolences to Mr. Wilbur’s family, friends and fans. pic.twitter.com/1PRf0SrbJR
— FANGORIA (@FANGORIA) February 2, 2023
As an actor, Wilbur can be seen in films including Every Which Way But Loose, Pennies from Heaven, Firestarter (1984), The Running Man, Ghostbusters II, and Cast a Deadly Spell.
Last Words
George P. Wilbur’s passing is a sad reminder of life’s fragility and the impact one person can have on the world. His achievements in the film industry, especially in the horror subgenre, will be remembered fondly for years to come. His death will be mourned by many, but his performances and the lives he changed will ensure that he will never be forgotten.
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