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‘American Horror Show’ actress Siggins dies

DENVER

Rose Siggins, who played a legless character on “American Horror Story: Freak Show,” died Saturday in Denver, a representative said.

Siggins, whose character on the show was named Legless Suzi, was 43.

The FX network show announced her death on its Facebook page, saying: “We are saddened to learn of the passing of Rose Siggins. She was beloved by everyone in the AHS family. She was a kind person, a loving mother and a very talented actor. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this time.”

James Mullen, one of her agents, confirmed the death to The Associated Press. More details will be released soon, Mullen said.

On her website, Siggins wrote that she was “born with a rare genetic disorder known as sacral agenesis” in which her legs were deformed and the feet pointing in opposite directions. The condition causes abnormal fetal development of the lower spine.

Siggins’ legs were amputated. She wrote that she went on to have a normal childhood, get married and have two children: a son, Luke, and a daughter, Shelby Cecilia.

Man gets probation for harassing comedian

MORRISTOWN, N.J.

A New Jersey man who admitted posting disparaging remarks online about comedian Jim Breuer and his family was sentenced Friday to five years’ probation.

Giuseppe Ionfrida, 47, also was ordered to attend psychiatric counseling, forfeit any weapons and have no contact with Breuer.

Ionfrida, of Mine Hill, pleaded guilty last month to harassment and contempt of court. The former pizzeria owner and the former “Saturday Night Live” cast member once were friendly neighbors.

Associated Press