Sad news has emerged from the horror community. Actor Corey Parker, known to genre fans for his role in Friday the 13th: A New Beginning, has passed away at the age of 60.
Parker appeared in the fifth installment of the iconic slasher franchise as Pete Linley, one of the Pinehurst residents whose encounter with the film’s masked killer ends in one of the movie’s memorable death scenes. Though not the central protagonist, Parker’s performance helped bring personality and tension to the ensemble cast of the cult sequel.
Released in 1985, Friday the 13th: A New Beginning followed a new chapter in the long-running horror saga that began with the original 1980 film. The series would go on to become one of the most influential slasher franchises in cinema history, introducing generations of horror fans to the masked killer Jason Voorhees and a long line of survivors and victims along the way.
Beyond his horror credentials, Parker also built a successful career in television and film. He was known for appearances in popular shows including Will & Grace and starred in the 1990s sitcom Flying Blind. Later in his career, Parker worked as an acting coach, mentoring performers and continuing to contribute to the industry behind the scenes.
Following news of his passing, fans of the Friday the 13th franchise have begun sharing tributes online, remembering Parker’s role in one of the series’ most talked-about sequels and celebrating his broader career in television and film.
For horror fans revisiting the Pinehurst nightmare of A New Beginning, Parker’s performance remains part of the enduring legacy of a franchise that helped define the slasher genre.
