Heather Thomas, best known for her role in The Fall Guy, has revealed that relentless harassment from stalkers led her to leave Hollywood.
Speaking on the Still Here Hollywood podcast with Steve Kmetko, the actress shared details of the terrifying incidents that made her rethink her career.
Thomas, who starred in The Fall Guy from 1981 to 1986, said that after the show ended, she was overwhelmed by the number of stalkers. "I was just getting so many stalkers. It got to the point where I was dealing with two stalkers a week," she stated. The situation escalated to dangerous levels, leading her to take drastic security measures.
One particularly frightening incident saw an intruder cut through the screen of her bedroom window. "I had one guy one night cut my screen in my bedroom and got in, and I shot him," she recalled. She had loaded her firearm with rock salt, a non-lethal option, but the experience was traumatic.
Alongside physical threats, Thomas received disturbing packages, including a box of bullets and funeral wreaths stolen from graves. To protect herself, she kept a bodyguard at home to avoid returning to a dark house alone.
By the 1990s, Thomas decided to leave the industry entirely. She also reflected on the challenges women faced in Hollywood, particularly regarding sexualization and safety. While she remains proud of her career, her experience highlights the darker side of fame and the need for stronger protections for public figures.
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