Known for his role in “Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives,” the talented actor Whitney Rydbeck has sadly left us at the age of 79. He passed away on Monday due to complications from pro$tate ca:nc:er while in hospice care in Chatsworth, California.
This sad news was confirmed by Tommy McLoughlin, the director of the sixth “Friday the 13th” film, who paid tribute to Rydbeck on Instagram.
McLoughlin fondly remembers Rydbeck as not only a funny comedian and actor but also as one of the most genuine and kind-hearted human beings he has ever known.
He expressed his sorrow and offered his blessings to the departed actor, saying, “God Bless You and Rest in Peace..Whitney Rydbeck. Our Loss is Heavens’ Gain.”
Rydbeck, born in Los Angeles, attended Pasadena High School, Pasadena City College, and Cal State Fullerton, where he studied theater. He began his acting career in 1970 with a role in an episode of “Nanny and the Professor” and went on to appear in popular shows like “The Brady Bunch,” “MAS*H,” and “Monster Squad,” as well as notable films such as “Love at First Bite,” “Rocky II,” and Steven Spielberg’s “1941.”
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