By Obiajulu Chiagoziem

Night of the living Dead actress,Marilyn Eastman has died at 87.

Confirming the news of her passing, her son, John wrote on his Facebook page:

“Marilyn was a stage, television and radio performer as well as a writer and producer. More importantly, she was a hard-working single mother who raised my brother and I on her own.
“I cannot overstate how much she enjoyed the affection and attention shown to her by countless NOLD fans, and up until several weeks ago [she] was planning personal appearances.”

Fans have been sending in their heartfelt condolences to the family for the loss. One wrote : “I’ll never forget the impact her death scene in NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD had on me as a kid. RIP Marilyn Eastman.”
While another penned: “Saying goodbye to an Icon today. You will be missed Marilyn Eastman aka Mrs. Cooper.”

Our condolences to her family.