Actress Marilyn Eastman, best known for acting in the movie, Night of the Living Dead, passed away on Sunday, August 22. She was 87 years old when she breathed her last. Marilyn is survived by her 2 sons, Michael and John, 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. According to reports, Marilyn died peacefully in her sleep and her demise was officially announced by her son, John Eastman on Facebook. Night of the Living Dead is one of the most popular Hollywood horror films that released in 1968 and it has a good fan following, even today. The film was directed by George A Romero and had Duane Jones and Judith O Dea in the lead roles.

Marilyn Eastman was seen playing the role of Helen Cooper. Apart from acting, Marilyn Eastman also worked as the Vice President and Creative Director of Hardman Associates, a popular film production company.

Marilyn Eastman's son official statement on her mother's death read, "I'm very sad to announce the passing of my mother, MARILYN EASTMAN on 8/22/21 in Tampa, Florida. Marilyn Marie Johnson was born in Davenport, Iowa on December 17th, 1933 My mother moved to Pittsburgh in the early 60's and eventually joined Karl Hardman at Hardman Associates. Later in life Marilyn and Karl became business and life partners until Karl's passing in 2007. In addition to her iconic role as Helen Cooper in the 1968 Horror Classic "Night of the Living Dead" 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, was planning personal appearances. She is survived by my brother Michael and I, 5 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren. Marilyn Eastman died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 87. It was her desire to return to Pittsburgh and those plans are to be announced at a later

date".