Samantha Weinstein is no longer with us! The Canadian actress best known for playing the role of Heather in the 2013 horror movie Carrie has died. She passed away at the age of 28.
The Ninth Street Chronicles star recently died after a two-and-a-half-year battle with ovarian cancer. The sad news of her demise was announced by her family on Instagram page. Keep reading further to know more about Samantha Weinstein’s life.
Samantha Weinstein dies at 28 after cancer battle
Weinstein’s family announced that she had left for the heavenly abode on Instagram. The young star who was noted for voicing many popular animated characters passed away after fighting a long battle with ovarian cancer. She died on May 14, 2023, at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto while being surrounded by her loved ones.
Samantha’s family issued a statement on her official Instagram account that read, “Hello from the other side 💖🌈 Sam died on May 14th at 11:25am surrounded by her loved ones at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto.”
The statement further read, “After two and a half years of cancer treatment, and a lifetime of jet setting around the world, voicing a plethora of cartoon animals, making music, and knowing more about life than most people ever will, she is off on her next adventure.”
When did Samantha Weinstein reveal her cancer diagnosis?
In January 2021, the Big Girl actress took to her Instagram page to announce that she was recovering from “emergency surgery to remove a massive cyst that swallowed one of my ovaries.” Nearly 3 months later, she revealed on Instagram that she had been privately “battling a rare form of ovarian cancer for the past 3 months.”
Samantha further added, “I’m a firm believer that representation in media matters, and cancer treatment is no different. Cancer can affect anyone — I’m living proof of that. I figure that if someone else out there with cancer sees me going through it, maybe it will give them a shred of strength too.”
In June 2022, Sam shared another update on her Instagram page. Then, she wrote, “My surgery went well today! Better than everyone thought it would, in fact, and I’m so relieved.”
She told her followers, “Anxiety (especially before a major surgery!) can be a stressed little rabbit with a a pocket watch leading you down a deep, dark hole, but your fears are not facts, my friends! Let them wash over you, say hello 👋 , then let them go. #lifewithcancer”
What did Samantha Weinstein have to say about her cancer diagnosis?
In July 2022, Weinstein wrote an article for the website LoveWhatMatters where she shed some light on her cancer diagnosis, falling in love, and her experience coming out as non-binary.
She penned, “Something I’ve learned in the 18 months since I was first diagnosed, is the worst things in the world can turn out to be incredible blessings wrapped in sandpaper. Getting cancer is the worst thing that’s ever happened to me, but in the strangest of ways it has also been the best thing.”
The Rocker star further added, “I’m still living with cancer, and with my parents since the future is uncertain (on the bright side, we’ve never been closer!). I continue to work in my dream career as a voice actor.”
Samantha continued, “I have more love in my life and for myself than I ever could have imagined, and I see every day as a gift. There are still days where I can’t stop crying – I’m in pain, or my thoughts get the better of me – but I’m learning to let my loved ones help carry the load.”
She concluded the news article by writing, “Okay, so maybe saying cancer is the best thing that ever happened to me is a bit of a stretch, but it certainly isn’t a witch’s curse either… and if it is, then that witch certainly has a sense of humor.”
When did Samantha Weinstein start acting?
Samantha Weinstein who was born on March 20, 1995, in Toronto, Ontario began acting professionally at the young age of 6. Throughout her childhood and teenage years, she starred in many movies such as Siblings (2004), Big Girl (2005), Ninth Street Chronicles (2006), The Rocker, (2008), and Toronto Stories (2008).
In the year 2006, she even won an ACTRA Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female for her work in the movie Big Girl. At that point, she was the youngest performer to win the award.
In 2013, Weinstein was cast in the Carrie remake alongside Chloë Grace Moretz. Shortly afterward, she was seen in films like Haunter and Reign. Along with this, she also appeared in a couple of TV shows such as At The Hotel, 72 Hours: True Crime, Super Why! and The Border.
Samantha was also a brilliant voice actor. She lend her voice to various famous cartoon characters including Sloan Plunderman in D.N. Ace, Jalopi in Kingdom Force, and Clara Tinhorn in Dino Ranch. Apart from this, she was also a singer and guitarist in the garage rock band Killer Virgins.
Samantha Weinstein came out as queer in June 2022
Samantha revealed in June 2022 that she was queer. Then, she penned, “When I was little I remember teachers separating the class into boys vs girls. Standing with the girls I wondered why I felt so different from them, like I didn’t belong. I told myself that something was wrong with me. When I was a teenager and started auditioning for more grown-up roles, I would stare at the pages wondering what a ‘normal girl’ would act like – I sure as hell didn’t know.”
She added, “When classmates talked about having *segs* or hooking up, I would stare blankly at them like an alien – I told myself I was a prude. When I got on stage with my band wearing clothes showing off my breasts, I felt exposed, wrong… so I started wearing androgynous clothing because it just felt right – I felt like myself when I broke the gender rules.”
Weinstein continued, “When I had a crush on female friends, I would push that down into a box – that wasn’t me! I was a good, normal, hetero girl, and I was just inventing some fantasy. Sure, I loved the queer community and had always felt a pull toward them, but that was just because I was a good ally! It was probably all in my head…”
A little bit about Samantha Weinstein’s love life
Samantha Weinstein was a married woman. She tied the knot with her husband, Michael Knutson, in the year 2022. The couple exchanged their vows in a ceremony that took place in October 2022.
“The best day of my life ❤️💍 On Oct 29th 2022 I married my best friend, my partner in crime and the love of my life, Michael Knutson ❤️ Here’s just a snapshot of the most beautiful day to ever be ✨,” she wrote alongside a series of pictures of the pair from their wedding day.
Michael and Samantha shared their charming first dance to The Velveteins’ “Don’t Yah Feel Better.” They went toe-to-toe in an epic lightsaber battle set to Star Wars‘ legendary “Duel of the Fates.”
In an Instagram post shared on May 2, Weinstein disclosed that the couple went to Japan for their honeymoon. She shared, “We flew FIRST CLASS BABY!!! The champagne was flowing and they served this soup that I swear to god was made of childrens tears 🤌.”
She went on to say, “I actually SLEPT like for real on a plane for the first time – it was kinda like sleeping in a car seat that went all the way down, but when I woke up we had less than 2 hours till we landed and I felt AMAZING. Worth it for the 13 hour time difference 😪.”
The netizens pay tribute to Samantha Weinstein
When Samantha’s family shared the news of her demise on her Instagram account, many fans of the movie star stopped by the comments section of the post to pay their condolences.
One user penned, “My heart aches but these photos also make me smile so hard ❤️ She was one in a trillion. An incredible creature to behold. I was constantly in awe of her. She did indeed burn incredibly bright. Sending so much love xo.”
Another social media user wrote, “Good bye Sam, your good energy and positivity will be missed in earth, but I’m sure you are bringing it to heaven with you. You will be much missed ❤️ My honest and deepest condolences to all the loved ones.”
Followed by a third fan who commented “I saw Sam a few months ago and she radiated more positivity and good energy than most people ever do. What a special soul. I’ll miss you Sam, rest in peace🤍.”
Another person expressed his emotions by writing, “Wow. This absolutely breaks my heart. Sending all of Sam’s family and friends so much love ❤️ She’ll be so missed.” A comment read, “Oh, I am heartbroken to hear this. What a wonderful spirit she was. My heart goes out to her family and friends. ❤️❤️❤️.”
Samantha Weinstein is survived by her family and her husband Michael Knutson. We send our deepest condolences to all those who loved her. Don’t forget to stay tuned with us for the latest updates from the world of showbiz.
