Dieter Laser, star of The Human Centipede movie, has sadly died.
The actor's wife confirmed the news to SyFy, saying that the death happened two months ago.
A message written on his Facebook page wrote: "We are very sorry to have to inform you that Dieter Laser passed away on February 29, 2020."
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This is the first time news of his death has circulated.
The Human Centipede director Tom Six was devastated by the announcement.
Writing on Twitter, Six said: "I'm totally shocked Dieter passed away. He was a force of nature, an unique human being and an iconic actor.
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"I'm so damn proud we created pop culture together. Wished we could have made many more movies. RIP my friend, you will live forever on screen!"
Laser played doctor Josef Blaettchen in the first film and then became Bill Boss in The Human Centipede 3 (Final Sequence).
Emma Lock, who played Kim in the sequel, The Human Centipede 2 (Full Sequence), wrote a eulogy for the actor.
She wrote on Facebook: "To most of the world, Dieter Laser was a larger than life actor who pushed many boundaries with his convincing and often unsettling performances. His most famous performance as 'Dr. Heiter' is forever immortalized in 'The Human Centipede' trilogy, which is beloved by fans around the world.
"To me, Dieter was a far cry from Dr. Heiter. He was a friend, a colleague, mentor and someone I enjoyed many heart to hearts with. He walked me through my first red carpet and was always there to bolster me behind the scenes when I doubted if I was ready to take on the role of 'Kim'.
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"He always exuded warmth at signings, and I was in awe of his dedication to each of his fans, no matter how late in the day it grew.
"Observing Dieter and how he interacted with his fans has directly inspired and impacted how much I trust and share with my own community. He taught me what it means to care and be generous with those who support you.
"His passion and conviction was invigorating - I daresay intoxicating. He was truly a living work of art in the very best of ways."
RIP Dieter Laser.
Featured Image Credit: Six Entertainment Company