Dominick dunne

American actress (1959–1982)

This article is about the actress. For her father, the author, see Dominick Dunne.

Dominique Ellen Dunne (November 23, 1959 – November 4, 1982) was an American actress.^[1] Born and raised in Santa Monica, California, she made her on-screen debut with the television filmDiary of a Teenage Hitchhiker (1979) and played recurring roles in the drama series Family (1980) and the comedy series Breaking Away (1980–1981). Her breakthrough role was Dana Freeling in the blockbuster horror film Poltergeist (1982).^[2] Afterwards, she headlined the Western filmThe Shadow Riders and the crime series CHiPs (both 1982).

On October 30, 1982, Dunne was strangled by her ex-boyfriend John Sweeney during an argument on the driveway of her West Hollywood home. She fell into a coma and died five days later on November 4, 1982.

Early life and education

Dunne was born in Santa Monica, California, the Griffin dunne.