Obituary of Gunnar Hansen

Gunnar Hansen

Gunnar Milton Hansen (born March 4, 1947 in Reykjavík, Iceland) was a film actor and author who was best known for portraying Leatherface in the horror movie franchise, “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.” Gunnar died on November 7, 2015 and reportedly, his passing was because of pancreatic cancer. He was only 68.

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Gunnar Hansen Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Hannsen, Gunnar
Common Name: Gunnar Hansen
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Reykjavík, Iceland
Birth Date: March 04, 1947
Age: 68 (at death)
Also Known As: Gunner, Leatherface
Occupations:
- Film Actor
- Author
Active Years: 1973-2013

Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: Icelandic
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Sky Blue
Favorite Scent: 1 Million by Paco Rabanne
Favorite Actor: Al Pacino

Gunnar's Family Tree

Birth Name: Gunnar Milton Hansen
Father: Skúli Eggert Hansen
Mother: Sigrid Saetersmoen Hansen
Brother(s):

Spouse/Partner:
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Death Notice:

Date: November 07 2015 at age 68
Place: Northeast Harbor, Mount Desert, Maine, United States
Cause of Death: Pancreatic cancer

Category Tags:

Film Actor Author Icelandic Born on March 4th Born in 1947 Died in 2015 Died at age 68 Died from Pancreatic cancer

Gunnar's Notable Roles:

Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Quotable Quotes:

"[on The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)] I'm not totally enamored with the film. It is very, very good at what it is, a film that succeeds in really scaring the hell out of people. As to 'Chain Saw' being analogous to the breakdown of the American nuclear family and other lofty themes recently explored -- bunk! The movie was very effective because we broke some rules, a lot like Psycho (1960) did when the heroine is killed early in the film. There are no safe scenes in our film, no cuts or distractions to relieve the terror." (IMDB)

"Gunnar Hannsen lived a life filled with passion, dedication, and kindness, leaving a lasting impact on all those who were fortunate enough to know him. His passing leaves a void in the hearts of so many, but his legacy will continue to live on through the memories he created and the love he shared. (V)"

"Gunnar Hannsen was a highly accomplished architect, known for his innovative designs and contributions to the field of sustainable architecture, who sadly met an untimely end due to a tragic accident on a construction site. (V)"

Is Mr. Gunnar Hannsen still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.