Bob Elmore obit

Pirates of the Caribbean star Bob Elmore dies aged 65 as co-stars pay tribute

 He was not on the list.

Actor and stuntman Bob Elmore has sadly died aged 65. The Chainsaw Massacre star's death was announced by his co-star Caroline Williams.

She shared the news n social media, writing: "My dear Bob Elmore has passed..." Elmore starred as the Executioner in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, having also worked on Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl, reports the Mirror.

His cause of death has not yet been confirmed, but he had been booked into work next year.

Horror Realm Convention confirmed that he was booked for 2026 writing on Facebook: "Awful news coming out that Bob Elmore has passed away.

"We were fortunate to have him as a guest at Horror Realm a few years back. He was actually booked for 2026 but we have not announced any guests yet. We are sorry we won’t have a chance to be with him one more time. Our condolences to Bobs family. R.I.P. Bob."

Fans also paid tribute to the star, known for playing character Leatherface in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, one said: "Absolutely gutted. An honour and privilege to meet him only a few months ago here in the UK, what a gentleman, a giant of a man and the most epic white beard. My favourite Bubba rest easy sir."

Another added: "I’m literally at work crying right now after hearing this. Bob was the man." Someone else commented: "This is so sad. I hope he had a peaceful passing after impacting so many people in a positive way."

A fourth penned: "Very sorry to hear this. Bob was a great person, and I used to have laugh with him all the time at conventions. He will be missed."

Elmore began his stunt work when he joined the Wild West Stunt Show at Knott's Berry Farm in California. He went on to study under stunt icon Gene LeBell at Los Angeles City College.

As well as starring in Pirates of the Caribbean, he also worked on Casino, The Usual Suspects, Being John Malkovich, City of Angels, Uncle Buck, and Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment.

He performed various stunts in horror cult classics The Monster Squad and Dr Giggles. However, his biggest role came in Leatherface, which saw him garner a huge fanbase.

"Just to be recognised for working in this little, itty bitty movie that brought pleasure to so many people — and there’s some people that really, really, really enjoyed it,” he said of the iconic role in a 2016.

“I don’t understand. I don’t have that passion for that kind of movie, but there’s a lot. And it’s worldwide, it’s not here in the United States. People in Germany love Texas Chainsaw Part 2. They just love it, and they’re crazy about it. That’s what is so unique about it, and to be associated with that is great. Not too many people can say that.”

 

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