Obituary of John Lafia

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John Lafia

John Lafia (born April 2, 1957 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was a screenwriter, film director, and film producer who was best known for co-writing the 1988 horror film, “Child's Play” and directing its 1990 sequel, “Child's Play 2.” John died on April 29, 2020 and his death was reportedly because of suicide by hanging. He died quite young at age 63 years old.

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John Lafia Biography Wiki:

    • Net Worth: $250 thousand
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Campbell's Tomato Soup
    • Favorite Color: Gold
    • Favorite Scent: 1 Million by Paco Rabanne
    • Favorite Actor: Tom Hanks

    John's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John Lafia
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Beverly Lafia (married?-2020, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Kane Lafia
    • Daughter(s):
      • Tess Lafia

Death Notice:

  • Date: April 29 2020 at age 63
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Suicide (by hanging)

Category Tags:

ScreenwriterFilm Director Film Producer American Born on April 2nd Born in 1957 Born in Pennsylvania Died in 2020 Died at age 63 Died from Suicide

John's Notable Roles:

  • Child’s Play
  • Child’s Play 2

Quotable Quotes:

"John Lafia will always be remembered for his immense contributions to the film industry and his impact on those who had the privilege of knowing him. (V)"

"John Lafia was a highly respected and accomplished filmmaker, best known for his work in the horror genre, who tragically passed away at a young age. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-07 16:43:09
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