Jonathan Tiersten: key obituary facts
Is Jonathan Tiersten dead? Yes. Jonathan Tiersten died on May 5, 2026, at age 60.
Cause of death: Jonathan Tiersten's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Jonathan Tiersten known for?
He was an American actor and singer.
More about Jonathan Tiersten
Born: 11 August 1965.
Place of birth: Queens.
Place of death: New Jersey.
Gender: male.
Occupation: actor, singer.
Nationality: United States.
Education: New York University.
Notable work: Sleepaway Camp.
Years active: 1981–2026.
Jonathan Tiersten, an American actor known for Sleepaway Camp, died on May 5, 2026, at age 60.
Tiersten portrayed Ricky Thomas in the 1983 cult film Sleepaway Camp and later reprised the role in the 2008 sequel Return to Sleepaway Camp. He also worked in music, fronting several bands, mainly in the Fort Collins, Colorado area, and served as the lead singer of Ten Tiers.
In addition, he composed the score for a short film starring David Krumholtz and acted in The Perfect House, for which he won three best actor awards and received a fourth nomination.