It appears stuntman/actor Richard Brooker has passed away.. Born in London, England in 1954 - He was best known for his role as Jason Voorhees in Friday the 13th Part III.. Richard was selected to be the third psychotic, deformed, machete-wielding serial killer Jason Voorhees in Friday the 13th Part III as director Steve Miner wanted a bigger man for the role.. Richard was the first actor to don the now iconic hockey mask as Jason, which would later become the series trademark. He did all his own stunts and wore blue jeans and a sweatshirt for the duration of filming..
There is no word as of yet on the cause of death.. He will be missed RIP..
