Sid Haig is seen at Universal Studios Hollywood celebrating Halloween Horror Nights with Eyegore Awards Ceremony on Sept. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Dan Krauss)

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Horror icon Sid Haig dies at age 80

by: Hector Ramirez II

Posted: Sep 23, 2019 / 07:40 AM EDT

Updated: Sep 23, 2019 / 09:27 AM EDT

Sid Haig is seen at Universal Studios Hollywood celebrating Halloween Horror Nights with Eyegore Awards Ceremony on Sept. 23, 2011. (AP Photo/Dan Krauss)

by: Hector Ramirez II

Posted: Sep 23, 2019 / 07:40 AM EDT

Updated: Sep 23, 2019 / 09:27 AM EDT

(WTNH) — Sidney Eddie Mosesian, a horror film icon, has died at the age of 80, according to the Instagram post made by his wife.

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On Saturday, September 21, 2019, my light, my heart, my true love, my King, the other half of my soul, Sidney, passed from this realm on to the next. He has returned to the Universe, a shining star in her heavens. He was my angel, my husband, my best friend and always will be. He adored his family, his friends and his fans. This came as a shock to all of us. We, as a family, are asking that our privacy and time to mourn be respected. Sidney Eddie Mosesian 7/14/39 – 9/21/19 Husband, Father, Grandfather, Friend. Goodnight, my love. We will find each other again, next time. I love you.

A post shared by Sid Haig (@sidhaigsays) on Sep 23, 2019 at 2:07am PDT

Sid made a name for himself in pivotal roles in House of 1000 Corpses, 3 From Hell and The Devil’s Rejects.

Sid is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren and close friends.

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