How did Dana Hill pass away?

Death. Hill slipped into a diabetic coma in May 1996 and suffered a massive paralytic stroke the following month. On July 15, 1996, Hill died at age 32. Her body was cremated following her death.

Why was Dana Barron not in European vacation?

Because Anthony Michael Hall declined to reprise his role as Rusty (he decided to make Weird Science (1985) instead), the producers decided to re-cast both children. Thus, Dana Barron was not asked to reprise her role as Audrey.

Why did they change Rusty in Vacation?

Dana Barron revealed in an interview that when a sequel was announced after the first film’s success, Anthony Michael Hall declined to return as Rusty so he could star in John Hughes’ Weird Science instead. Instead of only finding a new actor for Rusty, Amy Heckerling decided to recast both children.

Who plays Eddie’s daughter in Vacation?

Ruby Sue – Ellen Latzen After making her acting debut in Fatal Attraction, Ellen Latzen snagged the role of Ruby Sue; Catherine and Eddie’s daughter in Christmas Vacation when she was just 9 years old.

Why are the kids always different in the Vacation movies?

In each of the main films of the series, the Griswold children are portrayed by different actors. This is usually attributed to the fact that after Anthony Michael Hall declined to reprise his role in European Vacation in order to star in Weird Science, director Amy Heckerling requested both children be recast.

Why is Audrey older than rusty in Christmas Vacation?

AUDREY IS (MIRACULOUSLY) OLDER THAN RUSTY. In both the original “Vacation” and “European Vacation,” Rusty is believed to be the older of the two Griswold children. In “Christmas Vacation,” Rusty somehow morphs into Audrey’s younger brother.