We're terribly, terribly saddened to learn of the passing of Lou Perryman. Most genre fans know Perryman as the lovable L.G. in THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE 2, but Perryman also worked with Tobe Hooper several times early in the director's career, first as an assistant director on EGGSHELLS, also on the original CHAINSAW and later as an actor in POLTERGEIST. He also had bit parts in THE BLUES BROTHERS, BOYS DON'T CRY & LAST NIGHT AT THE ALAMO.

Most shocking about this story is that Perryman was murdered, but the police currently have a suspect in custody. Perryman's daughter Jennifer wrote the following message via the actor's Facebook page: "He was a wonderful man and was so happy to have you all in his life. He was blessed."

Shock Till You Drop posted THIS news story, forwarded over by Perryman's daughter.

And Dread Central posted the following video segment regarding slight details of the case:

UPDATE: More info via this link commented below: http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/Lou_Perryman_killed_Homicide_suspected