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Heather O'Rourke

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Key facts

Full name Heather Michele O'Rourke[1]
Birth date December 27, 1975[1]
Birth place San Diego, California, U.S.[1]
Death date February 1, 1988[1]
Occupation Actress[1]
Years active 1981–1988[1]

Heather O'Rourke was an American child actress best known for her role as Carol Anne Freeling in *Poltergeist* (1982).

Context

Heather O'Rourke was born in San Diego, California, on December 27, 1975, and passed away on February 1, 1988, in the same city. She is best remembered for her role as Carol Anne Freeling in *Poltergeist* (1982) [1].

Documented claims

  • Her breakthrough role was as Carol Anne Freeling in *Poltergeist* (1982). [1]
  • She died due to congenital stenosis of the intestine complicated by septic shock, following two cardiac arrests. [1]
  • The misdiagnosis that contributed to her death. [1]

Questions and answers

What happened to Heather O'Rourke?

She died on February 1, 1988, due to congenital stenosis of the intestine complicated by septic shock, following two cardiac arrests [1].

What was Heather O'Rourke's illness?

She suffered from congenital stenosis of the intestine, which was complicated by septic shock [1].

Sources

  1. Biography - Angelfire — angelfire.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People