Whitney Rydbeck, an actor and mime perhaps best known as one Jason Voorhies' victims in the sixth Friday the 13th movie — as well as one of the original crash test dummies in a memorable public service campaign for seat belts — died July 15 after battling cancer. He was 79.

Jason Lives actor Whitney Rydbeck died last Monday (July 15) from prostate cancer complications, per TMZ and The Hollywood Reporter. He was 79. His passing was verified to the outlet by the film’s director and the late actor’s friend,

Whitney Rydbeck, a character actor beloved by horror fans for his role in Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives, has died. He passed away last Monday due to complications from prostate cancer while in hospice care in Chatsworth,

Whitney Rydbeck, who memorably appeared in Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives and later made a major impact in a safety PSA, died last week from prostate cancer complications while in hospice care in Chatsworth, California. He was 79.

Whitney Rydbeck, an actor known for his role in “Friday the 13th Part VI” as well as a crash test dummy in memorable ’80s and ’90s PSAs, has died at the age of 79.

Whitney Rydbeck, an actor and mime known for his work in seatbelt PSAs and the Friday the 13th franchise, has died at age 79. Rydbeck died Monday, July 15, of complications from cancer while in hospice in Chatsworth, California, longtime friend and Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives director Tommy McLoughlin told The Hollywood Reporter.