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Susan Backlinie, Swimmer Who Was First Victim in ‘Jaws,’ Dies at 77

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Susan Backlinie, Swimmer Who Was First Victim in ‘Jaws,’ Dies at 77

The actress and stunt woman Susan Backlinie, whose portrayal of a violent death as the first shark attack victim in the opening scene of the blockbuster movie “Jaws” terrified moviegoers, died on Saturday. She was 77. Ms. Backlinie died at her home in California, her agent, Sean Clark, said on Sunday. He said she had … Read more

Susan Backlinie, first victim in ‘Jaws’ film, dead at 77

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Susan Backlinie, first victim in ‘Jaws’ film, dead at 77

Susan Backlinie, famously known as the first victim in the 1975 film, “Jaws,” has died, Fox News Digital can confirm. Her husband of 30 years, Harvey Swindall, says her passing was “very unexpected.”  She died at their California home on Saturday morning from a heart attack. She was 77. “[She] was the most amazing person I’ve ever met … Read more