Surviving (1985) featured a cast of 18 tracked actors. Of these, 7 (47%) are still alive today and 8 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Ellen Burstyn, age 93. This film starred Zach Galligan and Molly Ringwald.
47% still with us· verified cast39% of full cast · incl. 3 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 47% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 60.9 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast18 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1985 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Zach Galligan Rick Brogan | Rick Brogan | Living | 14/02/1964 | 62 | — | 21 |
 Molly Ringwald Lonnie | Lonnie | Living | 18/02/1968 | 58 | — | 17 |
 Ellen Burstyn Tina Brogan | Tina Brogan | Living | 07/12/1932 | 93 | — | 53 |
 Len Cariou David Brogan | David Brogan | Living | 30/09/1939 | 87 | — | 46 |
 Marsha Mason Lois | Lois | Living | 03/04/1942 | 84 | — | 43 |
 Paul Sorvino Harvey | Harvey | Deceased | 13/04/1939 | 83 | 25/07/2022 | 46 |
 River Phoenix Philip Brogan | Philip Brogan | Deceased | 23/08/1970 | 23 | 31/10/1993 | 15 |
 Heather O'Rourke Sarah Brogan | Sarah Brogan | Deceased | 27/12/1975 | 12 | 01/02/1988 | 10 |
 William Windom Dr. Madsen | Dr. Madsen | Deceased | 28/09/1923 | 88 | 16/08/2012 | 62 |
 Marc Gilpin Bobby | Bobby | Deceased | 26/09/1966 | 56 | 29/07/2023 | 19 |
 Paddi Edwards Alma | Alma | Deceased | 09/12/1931 | 67 | 18/10/1999 | 54 |
| May | Deceased | — | — | — | — | |
 Joe Berryman Sheriff | Sheriff | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Camila Ashland Mother | Mother | Deceased | 24/03/1911 | 97 | 12/09/2008 | 74 |
| Jeb | Unverified | — | — | — | — | |
Midge Woolsey Helen | Helen | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Norma Moore Psychologist | Psychologist | Living | 01/01/1935 | 91 | — | 50 |
 Tobe Sexton David | David | Living | 06/09/1968 | 58 | — | 17 |