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Ozzie & Harriet's David Nelson Dies

Last member of sitcom family dead at 74

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 12, 2011 3:40 AM CST

(Newser) – David Nelson, the last surviving family member from '50s sitcom The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, has died at the age of 74. The former child star, who directed movies including Peytyon Place, succumbed to colon cancer, AP reports. Nelson and his younger musician brother, Ricky, who died in a 1985 plane crash, grew up in front of millions of Americans as they starred in the long-running sitcom with their real-life parents.

Ozzie and Harriet Nelson smile with their sons David, left, and Ricky in this January 1955 photo.
Ozzie and Harriet Nelson smile with their sons David, left, and Ricky in this January 1955 photo.   (Getty Images)
Ozzie and Harriet Nelson with sons Ricky, left, and David, pose in their television home.
Ozzie and Harriet Nelson with sons Ricky, left, and David, pose in their television home.   (AP Photo/A&E, File)
Actor and director David Nelson poses with his grandson Michael Woolery and family friend Ashley Holt as he is honored with the 2,065th star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.
Actor and director David Nelson poses with his grandson Michael Woolery and family friend Ashley Holt as he is honored with the 2,065th star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.   (AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)
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Ladyhawke1043
Jan 12, 2011 9:32 AM CST
Godspeed David. Boy am I feeling my mortality today. I grew up with this family, loved Rick always, and was envious of the Nelson family image. I hope the afterlife is true and they are all together again having a bowl of ice cream as they did on TV so many times.
Aitchondo
Jan 12, 2011 5:57 AM CST
R.I.P. David
T-MAN
Jan 12, 2011 4:26 AM CST
R.I.P. David
 

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