C.W. Morgan, Hank Loomis in Original "Scream", Dies at 72

The film world is saying goodbye to a legendary actor: C.W. Morgan, who played the killer's father in the original movie "Scream", has passed away at the age of 72.

According to official data from the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner, Morgan was found lifeless in a bathroom on August 30. The Los Angeles Police Department stated that officers who arrived at the scene opened an investigation into the circumstances, with a preliminary police assessment indicating that the incident was apparently caused by natural causes.

Morgan is remembered by cinema fans for his role as Hank Loomis, a leading attorney and the father of Billy Loomis—the killer behind the "Ghostface" mask in the first film of the "Scream" franchise. The character he portrayed stood at the center of the drama that sparked the plot's chain of murders: the illicit affair Hank had with Maureen Prescott, mother of main protagonist Sidney Prescott, led to the dissolution of the Loomis family and served as the primary motive for his son's killing spree.

Alongside his iconic appearance in the hit horror franchise, Morgan worked over the years as a character actor in the American film and television industry, participating in a series of Hollywood productions and projects. Although he maintained a low media profile and stayed away from the spotlight and tabloids throughout his career, his screen presence—even in brief roles—left a mark on many fans.