Football Hall of Famer and actor Merle Olsen passed away yesterday at the age of 69 due to mesothelioma according to MSNBC. As a football player he played for Utah State University and the LA Rams. As an actor he was known for playing Jonathan Garvey on Little House on the Prairie, the title character in Father Murphy and was a spokesperson for FTD Florist.
So today put on Little House and remember the legacy Merle Olson left behind.
UPDATE: Melissa Gilbert just Tweeted this, “Just heard about the passing of Merlin Oleson. I an so sad. My heart go out to his dear family. He was one of the sweetest, kindest, men I have ever known. The personification of the Gentle Giant. Forever now, a guardian angel.”
So shocked to hear of his passing. My heart goes out to his family. Great man, football and actor!
When Little House on the Prairie actor Victor French left to star in his own comedy Carter Country in 1977, Olsen was tapped to play Michael Landon’s new sidekick Jonathan Garvey.
Rest in Peace.
[ # 389045 ] Comment from Anonymous [March 11, 2010, 9:58 am]
So shocked to hear of his passing. My heart goes out to his family. Great man, football and actor!
When Little House on the Prairie actor Victor French left to star in his own comedy Carter Country in 1977, Olsen was tapped to play Michael Landon’s new sidekick Jonathan Garvey.
Rest in Peace.