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Heather O'Rourke

American actress (1975–1988)
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Heather O'Rourke
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Heather O'Rourke

Summary

Heather O'Rourke is a human[1]. Born in San Diego[2], she… she was born on December 27, 1975[3]. She passed away in San Diego[4]. She died on February 1, 1988[5]. She worked as a film actor[6] and television actor[7]. She has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in San Diego[2], Heather O'Rourke…
  • Heather O'Rourke died in San Diego[4].
  • Heather O'Rourke was born on December 27, 1975[3].
  • Heather O'Rourke died on February 1, 1988[5].
  • Heather O'Rourke is buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[9].
  • Heather O'Rourke held citizenship in United States[10].
  • English was Heather O'Rourke's native language[11].
  • Heather O'Rourke's professions included film actor[6].
  • Heather O'Rourke's professions included television actor[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Heather O'Rourke is Poltergeist[12].
  • Heather O'Rourke is recorded as female[13].
  • Heather O'Rourke's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Heather O'Rourke's Commons category is recorded as Heather Michele O'Rourke[15].
  • The cause of death was cardiac arrest[16].
  • Heather O'Rourke's family name is recorded as O'Rourke[17].
  • Heather O'Rourke's given name is recorded as Heather[18].
  • Heather O'Rourke's official website is recorded as http://www.heatherorourke.net[19].
  • Heather O'Rourke's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[20].
  • Heather O'Rourke's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Heather O'Rourke's start of work period is recorded as 1981[22].
  • Heather O'Rourke's end of work period is recorded as 1988[23].
  • Heather O'Rourke's sibling is recorded as Tammy O'Rouke[24].
  • Heather O'Rourke's writing language is recorded as English[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in San Diego[2], Heather O'Rourke… she was born on December 27, 1975[3]. English was her native language[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film actor[6] and television actor[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Heather O'Rourke is Poltergeist[12].

Death and Burial

Heather O'Rourke died on February 1, 1988[5]. She died in San Diego[4]. The cause of death was cardiac arrest[16]. Burial took place at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Heather O'Rourke has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] She is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Heather O'Rourke born?

Heather O'Rourke was born in San Diego[2].

Where did Heather O'Rourke die?

Heather O'Rourke passed away in San Diego[4].

What did Heather O'Rourke do for work?

Heather O'Rourke worked as film actor[6] and television actor[7].

Related Entities

Poltergeist United States

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] ↑ . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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