Horror fans are sad after hearing that Charles Cyphers, an actor from the Halloween movies, has died at the age of 85.

He played the role of Brackett, a character he brought to life over 43 years, and his work left a big impression on fans of the famous horror series.

Charles Cyphers passed away on Sunday in Tucson, Arizona, after a short illness, according to his manager, Chris Roe.

In a heartfelt message, Roe said, “Charles was a lovable and sensitive man.

He always had the best stories, and it felt like a full performance when he told them. He was a close friend and client for over 20 years.”

Cyphers didn’t just work on Halloween movies. He was also in five other films directed by the famous filmmaker John Carpenter. These included Assault on Precinct 13 (1976), The Fog (1980), and Escape From New York (1981).

John Carpenter expressed his sadness on Twitter, saying, “He was a frequent collaborator on my early movies. He was kind, and a friend. I will miss him.”

Charles Cyphers first played Sheriff Leigh Brackett in the original Halloween (1978), which has become a classic in horror. He played the role again in Halloween II (1981) and Halloween Kills (2021).

The character of Brackett was important to the Halloween story, as his daughter Annie, played by Nancy Kyes, was one of Michael Myers’ victims in the first movie.

Nancy Kyes, who worked with Cyphers in both Assault on Precinct 13 and The Fog, shared her sadness, saying, “So sorry to hear about dear Chuck. My friend for many years, he was always kind, funny, and full of great stories. He will be greatly missed.”