Summer Heat (1987) featured a cast of 33 tracked actors. Of these, 6 (40%) are still alive today and 9 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Kathy Bates, age 78. This film starred Lori Singer and Anthony Edwards.
40% still with us· verified cast18% of full cast · incl. 18 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 40% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 85.1 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast33 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1987 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lori Singer Roxy Walston | Roxy Walston | Living | 06/11/1957 | 68 | — | 30 |
 Anthony Edwards Aaron Walston | Aaron Walston | Living | 19/07/1962 | 64 | — | 25 |
 Bruce Abbott Jack Ruffin | Jack Ruffin | Living | 28/07/1954 | 72 | — | 33 |
 Kathy Bates Ruth | Ruth | Living | 28/06/1948 | 78 | — | 39 |
 Clu Gulager Will Stanton | Will Stanton | Deceased | 16/11/1928 | 93 | 05/08/2022 | 59 |
Jessie Kent Baby | Baby | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Noble Willingham Strother | Strother | Deceased | 31/08/1931 | 72 | 17/01/2004 | 56 |
| Bass | Deceased | 06/12/1928 | 95 | 24/09/2024 | 59 | |
Matt Almond Neb | Neb | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Jane Cecil Georgeanna | Georgeanna | Deceased | 06/01/1926 | 89 | 02/12/2015 | 61 |
Miriam Byrd-Nethery Aunt Patty | Aunt Patty | Deceased | 17/05/1929 | 73 | 06/01/2003 | 58 |
Jessica Leigh Mann Callie | Callie | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Michael Mattick Raider | Raider | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Dorothy McGuire Narrator | Narrator | Deceased | 14/06/1916 | 85 | 13/09/2001 | 71 |
Conrad McLaren Mr. Tatie | Mr. Tatie | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
Julia Beals Williams Old Mama | Old Mama | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
| Gyp | Unverified | — | — | — | — | |
Chris Bass-Randolph Estelle | Estelle | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Robert Alberta Tarboro Sheriff | Tarboro Sheriff | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Pat Miller Tarboro Deputy | Tarboro Deputy | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Charlie Baxter Georgie Sheriff | Georgie Sheriff | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Lynne Anchors Hurder Cabin Owner | Cabin Owner | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Laurens Moore Dr. Best | Dr. Best | Deceased | 02/12/1919 | 89 | 12/01/2009 | 68 |
Richard Emery D.A. | D.A. | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Mert Hatfield Mr. Martin | Mr. Martin | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Joe Inscoe Mr. Hodges | Mr. Hodges | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Phil Uhler Mr. Riley | Mr. Riley | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
E. Pat Hall Bailiff | Bailiff | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Duke Ernsberger Reporter No. 1 | Reporter No. 1 | Living | 29/11/1950 | 75 | — | 37 |
Robin Dale Robertson Reporter No. 2 | Reporter No. 2 | Living | 29/08/1957 | 69 | — | 30 |
Tony Marando Reporter No. 3 | Reporter No. 3 | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Rachel M. Joyner Court Clerk | Court Clerk | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Charles Gleason Judge | Judge | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
