GoFundMe Campaign Launched to Support Makeup Effects Legend Tom Savini
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support legendary effects makeup artist Tom Savini after his Pittsburgh home was severely damaged in a housefire.
A devastating housefire has left legendary effects makeup artist Tom Savini without his beloved home, which had been in his family for several generations. The fire, which occurred over the weekend, severely damaged Savini's Pittsburgh home and claimed the lives of his two cats.
Savini, a 79 year-old filmmaking legend, had lived in the house his entire life, filling it with his sculptures and props from a lifetime of work. The house was not only a home but also a treasure trove of Savini's artistic and personal history.
Fortunately, Savini and his wife Jodii were unharmed in the fire, but the loss of their home and the destruction of their personal belongings has left them reeling.
## Support for Tom Savini
In the wake of the tragedy, a GoFundMe campaign has been set up to provide support for Savini. The campaign, organized by Jason Baker, aims to help Savini recover from this traumatic event.
Savini's early career featured several collaborations with George A Romero, including the boundary-pushing gore effects in 1978's *Dawn Of The Dead.* He subsequently worked on the likes of *Maniac *(1980) and *Creepshow *(1982), acted in several movies, including *From Dusk Till Dawn* and *Machete*, and turned to directing with the 1990 remake of *Night Of The Living Dead.*
## GoFundMe Campaign Progress
The campaign has reached $43,178 at the time of writing. This financial support will undoubtedly provide some comfort to Savini and his wife as they navigate this difficult time.
The GoFundMe campaign is a testament to the outpouring of support for Savini, a true legend in the world of makeup effects. We can only hope that this financial support will help Savini recover from this devastating loss.
