Jonathan Tiersten died at the age of 60 at his home in New Jersey last week. The actor was best known for his role as Ricky Thomas in the 1983 cult classic Sleepaway Camp. His brother, William Tiersten, confirmed the tragic news to TMZ. He told the publication the medical examiner is investigating Jonathan's cause of death.

Tributes have poured in online as fans took to social media and paid tribute to the beloved actor. One X user wrote, "Damn.. 60 is too young. That Sleepaway Camp role was straight up unforgettable.. he nailed that raw awkward intensity that made the whole movie stick with us for decades. Appreciate the cult classic work he put in. Condolences to his family and everyone who knew him. RIP Jonathan."

Another echoed: "Damn, not Ricky!! RIP Jonathan. This is a sad day." A third penned: "Sad news about Jonathan Tiersten passing at 60. Sleepaway Camp was my go-to camp horror flick back in the day, that insane twist ending still gives me chills. He nailed the vibe that made it a cult fave. RIP to a true scream king."

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