Born on December 27, 1975, in San Diego, California, she was a child actress best known for her role as Carol Anne Freeling in the "Poltergeist" film series. Discovered by Steven Spielberg, she debuted in "Poltergeist" at age six and delivered the iconic line, "They're here!" She also appeared in TV shows like "Happy Days" and "Webster." Her promising career was tragically cut short when she passed away on February 1, 1988, due to complications from a misdiagnosed intestinal stenosis.