Heather O'Rourke

American child actress.

Born on December 27, 1975.
Died at the age of 12 on February 1, 1988.
Cause of Death: Heart attack due to a congenital health condition.

She has been dead for over 34 years.
If she was still alive today, she would be 46 years of age.

Who else died in 1988?
Famous people who died from a heart attack.

Which generation did Heather O'Rourke belong to?

Heather O'Rourke was a part of the Generation X demographic cohort.

"So she wasn't a boomer?!"

Heather O'Rourke was not a boomer. The boomer generation ended in 1964, whereas she was born 11 years later in 1975.

What was she known for?

O'Rourke portrayed the character Carol Anne Freeling in the horror film Poltergeist (1982).

Which star sign was Heather O'Rourke?

Heather O'Rourke had the star sign Capricorn.

Life Path Number.

Her Life Path Number was 7.

How old would Heather O'Rourke be if she was still live?

If she was still alive today, she would be 46 years old.

What day of the week was she born on?

She was born on a Saturday.

What day of the week did she die on?

She died on a Monday.

How long ago did Heather O'Rourke die?

She died in February, 1988, which was over 34 years ago. Three decades have passed since her death.

To put that into perspective.

A baby that was born on the day of her death has grown up, finished school, finished college, started a career and has their own children by now.
Since Heather O'Rourke's death in 1988, roughly eight FIFA World Cups have taken place. Furthermore, around nine US presidential elections have been held.
Since her death, the United States has had six new presidents.
The United Kingdom has had six new Prime Ministers since she passed away.
When Heather O'Rourke died, the Soviet Union still existed.
Because she died in 1988, it means that she probably never heard of famous names such as 2Pac, Will Smith, Morgan Freeman and Keanu Reeves.

Other people who were born around December 27, 1975.

Celebrities and other notable figures who were born around the same time as Heather O'Rourke.

Ronnie O'Sullivan

English snooker player.
Born on December 5th, 1975
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Trish Stratus

Fitness model / wrestler.
Born on December 18th, 1975
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Sia

Singer.
Born on December 18th, 1975
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Tiger Woods

Golfer.
Born on December 30th, 1975
Star Sign: Capricorn

Emma Bunton

Spice Girls.
Born on January 21st, 1976
Star Sign: Aquarius

Other people who died around February 1, 1988.

Celebrities and other notable figures who died around the same time as Heather O'Rourke.

James Baldwin

Writer. Deceased
Died on December 1st, 1987
Died at the age of 63
Star Sign: Leo

Andy Gibb

English singer. Deceased
Died on March 10th, 1988
Died at the age of 30
Star Sign: Pisces

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