{"id":1183,"date":"2026-05-06T14:36:34","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T14:36:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edmpackz.com\/?p=1183"},"modified":"2026-05-06T14:36:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T14:36:34","slug":"lynda-wiesmeier-cause-of-death-playboy-career-movies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edmpackz.com\/?p=1183","title":{"rendered":"Lynda Wiesmeier: Cause of death, Playboy career, movies \u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<article id=\"post-16659\" class=\"hitmag-single post-16659 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\">\n<header class=\"entry-header\"><\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<article id=\"post-43695\" class=\"hitmag-single post-43695 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\"><\/div>\n<p><strong>Yet, it\u2019s a particular image of her that has gained attention in recent years, capturing something that feels like a glimpse into a bygone era\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Born in 1963 in Washington D.C., Lynda Ann Wiesmeier was the quintessential blonde bombshell whose voluptuous figure graced the pages of\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/en.newsner.com\/tag\/playboy\/\">Playboy Magazine<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\"><\/div>\n<p>Her journey began in Bitburg, Germany, where her father served as a doctor in the U.S. Air Force. The family moved around quite a bit before Lynda finally landed in sunny Los Angeles. She also spent some time in Bound Brook, New Jersey, where she became a regular sunbather at the Jersey shore.<\/p>\n<div id=\"newsner-fe0acdcfff7575d80a3bdcfd61460afb\" class=\"newsner-fe0acdcfff7575d80a3bdcfd61460afb newsner-incide_content_once\"><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-starring-in-zombie-movie\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Starring in zombie movie<\/h2>\n<p>Lynda loved working and keeping busy, balancing three careers: modeling, acting, and clerical work in a medical office.<\/p>\n<p>In 1982, her beauty caught the eye of\u00a0<em>Playboy<\/em>, and she was featured as the centerfold Playmate in their July issue. After becoming a Playmate, Lynda entered a whirlwind phase in her show business career, starring in films that showcased her stunning natural physique. She appeared in movies like\u00a0<em>Real Genius<\/em>\u00a0(1985),\u00a0<em>Teen Wolf<\/em>\u00a0(1985),\u00a0<em>Malibu Express<\/em>\u00a0(1985), and\u00a0<em>R.S.V.P.<\/em>\u00a0(1984).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-0\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C7nNX17uydH\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=480&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fen.newsner.com&amp;rp=%2Fcelebrity%2Flynda-wiesmeier-cause-of-death-playboy-career-movies%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwY2xjawRbRcFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFaSFlqYjZHMlpycXZOWXl0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsbGj43CoUreh48RFoYwLCskepyxcl#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A2829.2999999523163%7D\" height=\"746\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-0\" data-anti-phishing-live-protection=\"processed\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-origwidth=\"\" data-origheight=\"746\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-final-movie\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final movie<\/h2>\n<p>But it was her final film that might just be the one to put Lynda Wiesmeier on the map. In 1987, she was cast as Dianne in the zombie horror flick\u00a0<em>Evil Town<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>The film starred none other than the legendary Dean Jagger, who took on the role of a mad scientist on a quest for eternal youth. His method? Synthesizing a drug from human pituitary fluid, of course. As he extracted the fluid, things took a turn for the worse \u2014 the process resulted in mindless zombies created from the unfortunate donors.<\/p>\n<div id=\"newsner-1397164256\" class=\"newsner-article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"newsner-5275ad8f44da1454aa883a8d9dc23a30\" class=\"newsner-5275ad8f44da1454aa883a8d9dc23a30 newsner-amp_article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<p>By an interesting twist of fate,\u00a0<em>Evil Town<\/em>\u00a0also featured Keith Hefner, the younger brother of\u00a0<em>Playboy<\/em>\u00a0founder Hugh Hefner. With both Lynda and Keith on board, the film had quite the\u00a0<em>Playboy<\/em>\u00a0connection.<\/p>\n<p>The film was set to hit theaters on June 3, 1987, but excitement was so high that many theaters started showing it a day early, on June 2. However, despite the buzz,\u00a0<em>Evil Town<\/em>\u00a0didn\u2019t quite live up to expectations.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-1\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CDdDtdEHT6o\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=480&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fen.newsner.com&amp;rp=%2Fcelebrity%2Flynda-wiesmeier-cause-of-death-playboy-career-movies%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwY2xjawRbRcFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFaSFlqYjZHMlpycXZOWXl0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsbGj43CoUreh48RFoYwLCskepyxcl#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A2833.7999999523163%7D\" height=\"746\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-origwidth=\"\" data-origheight=\"746\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Critics panned it, calling it a \u201csilly horror film.\u201d Cavett Binion of All Movie Guide pointed out that the movie was a mishmash of scenes from earlier films, including an unfinished project from the 1970s, and added that it was \u201cspiced up with some gratuitous nudity courtesy of former Playboy Playmate Lynda Wiesmeier.\u201d Ouch!<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, Lynda Wiesmeier was destined for a bit of a comeback. Somehow, a particular scene from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mpGuYX5HaKY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><em>Evil Town<\/em>\u00a0<\/a>has gone viral in the years since its release.<\/p>\n<p>However, it\u2019s not for the reasons some might assume.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-lynda-wiesmeier-photo\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lynda Wiesmeier photo<\/h2>\n<p>In this memorable moment, Lynda shares the screen with the nearly unknown actor Scott Hunter.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe id=\"instagram-embed-2\" class=\"instagram-media instagram-media-rendered\" src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cn94XbXuqv1\/embed\/captioned\/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=480&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fen.newsner.com&amp;rp=%2Fcelebrity%2Flynda-wiesmeier-cause-of-death-playboy-career-movies%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwY2xjawRbRcFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFaSFlqYjZHMlpycXZOWXl0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsbGj43CoUreh48RFoYwLCskepyxcl#%7B%22ci%22%3A2%2C%22os%22%3A2838%7D\" height=\"669\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-instgrm-payload-id=\"instagram-media-payload-2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-origwidth=\"\" data-origheight=\"669\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>At first glance, this looks like your classic 1980s snapshot. In front of a Dodge car, a young man and woman strike a pose, both rocking quintessential \u201980s attire. But take a closer look, and you might uncover something unexpected!<\/p>\n<p>The man sports dark shorts and a gray hoodie splashed with colorful motifs, while Lynda shows off high-waisted white shorts paired with a bright red top, artfully knotted at the waist. Short shorts were just the style back then, and Scott wore them with corduroy shirts, which everyone seemed to have.<\/p>\n<div id=\"newsner-459783845\" class=\"newsner-article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"newsner-d382391b96b671a72b3f148e77a57e93\" class=\"newsner-d382391b96b671a72b3f148e77a57e93 newsner-amp_article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<p>Their retro outfits scream \u201980s fashion, making it a delightful throwback to the era for many. And that\u2019s exactly what has people falling in love with this image.<\/p>\n<p>Fashion in the 1980s was big, bright and bold \u2013 and we embraced a mix of styles, including punk, glam rock, and preppy looks.<\/p>\n<p>We could play with colors, hair, makeup and lots of plastic jewelry and other crazy accessories. And sometimes, all it takes is a simple image from a lesser-known film to transport us back to this fantastic era \u2013\u00a0thanks for that, Lynda and Scott.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-left-the-industry\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Left the industry<\/h2>\n<p>After leaving the film industry, Lynda embraced family life, marrying and welcoming two wonderful children \u2014a son and a daughter\u2014 from her first marriage.<\/p>\n<p>According to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/joycestake.blogspot.com\/2015\/05\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Joyce\u2019s Take<\/a>, the family settled in Lafayette, Louisiana, where Lynda took on the role of records manager in a law office.<\/p>\n<p>However, life took a turn, and after a divorce in 2004, Lynda packed her bags and headed to sunny California, ready to start anew. Even as she moved on, Lynda cherished her connection with her fans. She became a familiar face at various fan conventions, like Glamourcon, The Hollywood Collectors Show, and WonderCon, where she shared her stories and signed autographs.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-cause-of-death\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cause of death<\/h2>\n<p>Sadly, Lynda\u2019s journey was cut short when she passed away at just 49 in December 2012, following a brave battle with a brain tumor.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s bittersweet to think about what she might have shared about her time in films like\u00a0<em>Evil Town<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 a charming piece of cinematic history that captures a different era.<\/p>\n<div id=\"newsner-1386537419\" class=\"newsner-article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"newsner-418824d7ddd338e93e1282faf7b71fc6\" class=\"newsner-418824d7ddd338e93e1282faf7b71fc6 newsner-amp_article_inside_content\"><\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D10151687790793147%26set%3Dgm.373687056086736%26type%3D3&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"488\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-origwidth=\"500\" data-origheight=\"488\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>But even in her absence, we can still celebrate Lynda\u2019s legacy and the joy she brought to her fans. 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