‘Jaws’ Opening Scene Actress Susan Backlinie Dead at 77
Jaws actress Susan Backlinie has died at the age of 77. The actress and stuntwoman is best remembered for portraying the young woman goes for a late-night ocean swim only to be eaten by a shark in the opening scene of the 1975 thriller but she passed away on Saturday at her home in California, her agent Matthew Templeton has confirmed. He told The Daily Jaws: “It is with heartfelt regret to confirm our beloved Susan passed away this morning. We would like to thank everyone for their condolences at this time. Please respect the family’s privacy during this difficult time.” For her brief but mem...