On January 20, 2024, at the age of 77, David Emge left his legacy in horror cinema. While the cause of his death remains undisclosed, fans and colleagues alike took to social media to express their condolences and share memories of the actor.
Ted Geoghegan, the screenwriter of Brooklyn 45, tweeted, “Oh, this one hurts. The great David Emge passed away… Dawn of the Dead is one of the best social and commercial commentaries ever set to film, and David’s nerve-addled ‘Flyboy’ ties the movie together with heart and humanity.”