Horror historian David Del Valle dies at age 77
David Del Valle, a horror film historian and author, died Wednesday in Burbank after battling esophageal cancer.
Career highlights and contributions
Del Valle contributed commentary tracks to dozens of laserdisc, DVD, and Blu-ray releases throughout his career. He produced and hosted cable TV interviews featuring guests like Vincent Price and Russ Meyer. His work included writing books such as Lost Horizons Beneath the Hollywood Sign and articles for Fangoria magazine.
Final days and location
He lived in Los Angeles near the apartment where Bela Lugosi died in 1956. Producer Dano Marino confirmed Del Valle passed away at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center after his illness.
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