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Hansen's character, Leatherface, “is one of the most iconic
evil figures in the history of cinema," the agent, Mike
Eisenstadt, said in a statement. The character murders several
people in a house and uses a chain saw on some of his victims in
the low-budget horror film.
A native of Iceland, Hansen lived in Maine for the past 40
years, working mostly as a writer and actor, Eisenstadt said.
Hansen is survived by his partner of 13 years, Betty Tower.
Hansen recently published a memoir, “Chain Saw Confidential,”
giving readers what Eisenstadt called a behind-the-scenes look
at the making of "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre."
Before he died, Hansen had started pre-production of a film
called "Death House" that he created, wrote and produced,
Eisenstadt said. It will be produced early next year in his
memory, he said.
(Reporting by Kevin Murphy in Kansas City; Editing by Andrea
Ricci)
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