Actress Elyse Donalson, known for Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers, died at 78 on Jan. 28, 2026.

Elyse Donalson, the actress known for her role in Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers and appearances in The X-Files, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, and other TV series, has died at age 78 in her Studio City, California home on January 28, 2026. Her cause of death has not been disclosed. Over a career spanning more than two decades, she appeared in numerous television shows and films, earning recognition for her chilling performance as a sanitarium inmate in the 1995 Halloween sequel. Tributes have been shared by fans and media, honoring her contributions to both mainstream and genre entertainment. She is survived by her sister, nieces, great nieces, and great nephew.