'Dawn of the Dead' Actor David Emge Dies at 77

Emge, best known for his role as Stephen 'Flyboy' Andrews in the 1978 horror classic, passed away on January 20 in Evansville, Indiana.

David Emge, known for his role as Stephen 'Flyboy' Andrews in the 1978 film 'Dawn of the Dead', has died at the age of 77.
He died on January 20 at the West River Health Campus in Evansville, Indiana, but the cause of death has not been disclosed.
Emge's acting career began at the Pittsburgh Playhouse in 1971, and he made his onscreen debut in the 1976 comedy 'The Booby Hatch'.
Despite only appearing in a few other films, Emge's portrayal of 'Flyboy' became iconic in the horror genre, and he was a popular figure at horror conventions.
He is survived by his three sisters, Sue, Kathleen and Barbara, as well as several nieces and nephews.