Pirates of the Caribbean star Bob Elmore dies aged 65 as co-stars pay tribute
Actord and stuntman Bob Elmore has sadly died aged 65. The Chainsaw Massacre star's death was announced by his co-star Caroline Williams.
She shared the news n social media, writing: "My dear Bob Elmore has passed..." Elmore starred as the Executioner in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, having also worked on Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl, reports the Mirror.
His cause of death has not yet been confirmed, but he had been booked into work next year.
Horror Realm Convention confirmed that he was booked for 2026 writing on Facebook: "Awful news coming out that Bob Elmore has passed away.
"We were fortunate to have him as a guest at Horror Realm a few years back. He was actually booked for 2026 but we have not announced any guests yet. We are sorry we won't have a chance to be with him one more time. Our condolences to Bobs family. R.I.P. Bob."
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