Everyone’s favorite paintballer from Friday the 13th VI: Jason Lives has unfortunately passed away. Whitney Rydbeck, who played the comedic but memorable role of Roy during the paintball scene in the sixth installment of series.
Tommy McLoughlin, director of Friday the 13th VI: Jason Lives, took to Instagram to write a post, which can be seen below, stating “We lost not only a truly funny comedian and actor…but one of the most good hearted human beings I’ve ever known. God Bless You and Rest in Peace..Whitney Rydbeck. Our Loss is Heavens’ Gain.”
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In addition to his role in Friday the 13th, Rydbeck also appeared in Scrubs, 7th Heaven, Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Battle Beyond the Stars, A Very Brady Sequel, and Oliver & Company.
The staff at Horror News Network send our deepest condolences to Whitney’s friends and family.
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