Mr. Haig was a character actor with roles in more than 70 movies, including the murderous clown Captain Spaulding in Rob Zombie’s “House of 1000 Corpses.”

Sid Haig, who died Saturday and starred in everything from Bond movies to sci-fi, was perhaps best known as Captain Spaulding in Rob Zombie movies.

Sid Haig, a character actor best known for his wild-eyed turns in the cult horror movies "House of 1000 Corpses" and "The Devil's Rejects," died Saturday.

Sid Haig, a character actor best known for his wild-eyed turns in the cult horror movies "House of 1000 Corpses" and "The Devil's Rejects," died Saturday.

The news was shared on Monday by his wife Suzie. She explained that he had died on Saturday evening. According to his Instagram account, he suffered an accident at home and had been on the mend.

Actor Sid Haig, known for roles in films like “House of 1000 Corpses,” “Diamonds Are Forever” and “Jackie Brown” died at 80.

Sid Haig's wife has confirmed the actor's death 'came as a shock'

Haig also appeared in 'Jackie Brown' and blaxploitation films like 'Coffy' and 'Foxy Brown'

Haig also appeared in 'Jackie Brown' and blaxploitation films like 'Coffy' and 'Foxy Brown'

Horror actor Sid Haig dies aged 80 metro.co.uk

News of the actor's death was shared by his wife, Suzie

The White Zombie frontman tugged at the hair of the woman and shoved her, while security guards sought to separate the two.

David Carradine vs Sid Haig in Fred Olen Ray's post nuke flick? sign me in #nw https://t.co/fmMETYPgih

RT @Zechman741: @SidHaig2 @atensnut Sid Haig has TDS. Go easy on her !!! She’s in a very bad place right now .

RT @AFizgig: Here's a pic of the late great Sid Haig holding a kitten to brighten your day https://t.co/WOtR9w9MV0

RT @AFizgig: Here's a pic of the late great Sid Haig holding a kitten to brighten your day https://t.co/WOtR9w9MV0

RT @AFizgig: Here's a pic of the late great Sid Haig holding a kitten to brighten your day https://t.co/WOtR9w9MV0

RT @AFizgig: Here's a pic of the late great Sid Haig holding a kitten to brighten your day https://t.co/WOtR9w9MV0

RT @AFizgig: Here's a pic of the late great Sid Haig holding a kitten to brighten your day https://t.co/WOtR9w9MV0

RT @AFizgig: Here's a pic of the late great Sid Haig holding a kitten to brighten your day https://t.co/WOtR9w9MV0

RT @AFizgig: Here's a pic of the late great Sid Haig holding a kitten to brighten your day https://t.co/WOtR9w9MV0

RT @AFizgig: Here's a pic of the late great Sid Haig holding a kitten to brighten your day https://t.co/WOtR9w9MV0

RT @AFizgig: Here's a pic of the late great Sid Haig holding a kitten to brighten your day https://t.co/WOtR9w9MV0

RT @AFizgig: Here's a pic of the late great Sid Haig holding a kitten to brighten your day https://t.co/WOtR9w9MV0

RT @AFizgig: Here's a pic of the late great Sid Haig holding a kitten to brighten your day https://t.co/WOtR9w9MV0

RT @AFizgig: Here's a pic of the late great Sid Haig holding a kitten to brighten your day https://t.co/WOtR9w9MV0

Oh yes !! I absolutely loved it !! Was a lil sad seeing Sid Haig in the beginning , he's one of my fave horror icons but the movie was very solid . I loved how they blended the two genres . https://t.co/2jgWEALy8P

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