1988 Death Heather O'Rourke, (Poltergeist) star, dies of intestinal ailment at 12 1982 Death Dominique Dunne, actress (Poltergeist), murdered by boyfriend at 23 1975 Birthday Heather O'Rourke, born in San Diego, California, actress, Happy Days, Poltergeist 1948 Birthday JoBeth Williams, born in Houston, Texas, actress, Kramer vs Kramer, Poltergeist 1946 Birthday Craig T. Nelson, born in Spokane, Washington actor, Poltergeist, Hayden Fox-Coach 1916 Birthday Beatrice Straight, Old Westbury, New York, actress, Poltergeist, Nun's Story