Wed Mar 19 14:10:00 UTC 2025: **Former ‘Fall Guy’ Star Heather Thomas Reveals Years of Stalker Harassment, Self-Defense Shooting**
Los Angeles, CA – Heather Thomas, known for her role in the 1980s television series *The Fall Guy*, has revealed a harrowing account of years of stalking and harassment that ultimately led to her shooting an intruder in her home. In an interview on the *Still Here Hollywood* podcast, Thomas detailed the escalating threats she faced after gaining fame, describing a situation where she dealt with as many as two stalkers per week.
The actress, who left Hollywood in the 1990s, recounted receiving threatening mail, including a box of bullets and stolen funeral wreaths. She also described a terrifying incident where a man broke into her bedroom. “I had one guy one night cut my screen in my bedroom and got in, and I shot him,” she stated, clarifying that she used a firearm loaded with rock salt. While she secured numerous restraining orders and employed a bodyguard, Thomas admitted uncertainty about whether the intruder faced legal consequences.
Thomas attributed the severity of her experiences to the lack of robust stalker laws at the time and the intense fixation some individuals developed on celebrities. She also discussed the pressures of being sexualized in Hollywood, stating she felt it was a necessary part of her career but ultimately prioritized financial stability over behind-the-scenes work. Thomas explained that she chose acting over her initial aspirations of writing and directing because of the lucrative opportunities offered. The interview marks the first time Thomas has spoken extensively about her experiences with stalking, citing her desire to avoid being defined by the ordeal.
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