Ted White, Jason Voorhees Actor, Passed Away at 96
, who was informed that White passed peacefully in his sleep. “I’ve had the pleasure of knowing him and working with him for close to 20 years. He was my adopted grandpa and hands down the best storyteller you could have ever met,” wrote Clark. “I am going to miss you immensely and those steak dinners we always had. [...]
My heart goes out to his wife Jeri and his sons. It was an absolute honor my friend. Rest easy. Love you Ted.” Born in Snyder, Texas on January 25, 1926, Ted White originally played football at the University of Oklahoma before pursuing a career in acting. His first film would be 1949'sserved as consultant on the layout of the titular island due to his service in the military. It was that film where he met John Wayne, and he would become a stunt double for the actor beginning in 1952.