Land of the Misplaced star Spencer Milligan has died.
The actor, who performed Rick Marshall within the first two seasons of the Seventies youngsters's tv present, died on the age of 86.
His on-screen son Wesley Eure, who performed Will within the US programme, paid tribute to Milligan on Fb, writing in a message on behalf of co-stars Kathy Coleman and Phillip Paley, who performed Holly and Cha-Ka respectively.
He mentioned: “Kathy, Phil and I are heartbroken to announce that our expensive pal and TV dad, Spencer Milligan, has handed away.
'We heard rumors, however at this time we obtained the unhappy affirmation.
“To many people, and to Spencer's many followers, he was the right father. We cherished his kindness, expertise and large humorousness.
“We’re processing this information and can put up extra within the coming days.
“Our ideas exit to his beautiful spouse and Spencer's many family and friends.
'He was a really non-public man who lived a beautiful life, far-off from the world of Hollywood.
“Our loss is nice…” Relaxation in peace my expensive, expensive daddy!'
Followers additionally paid tribute within the feedback, with Bob writing: 'I'm so sorry to your and the world's loss. Love for his household and pals.
“Though I’ve a beautiful father, each Saturday after I was seven, I’d fake he was my father and I used to be the third little one, exploring with all of you.
“I used to be so joyful to see Spencer reunited with you at that present just lately and wished I might have been there. I like you all very a lot and am sending you all my hugs.”
Darlene added, “Thanks for sharing this. It’s certainly unhappy information. I used to be most enthusiastic about studying his obituary, his lengthy record of endeavors within the appearing trade, but I’m most enthusiastic about the truth that he married the love of his life late in life and to the tip of life loved together with her. That's what it's all about. My deepest condolences to her.”
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After his position within the science fiction collection Land of the Misplaced, wherein Rick and his youngsters Will and Holly had been remodeled into an alternate world dominated by dinosaurs and tried to seek out their means residence, Milligan appeared in different TV exhibits, with visitor roles within the like Alice , The Bionic Lady, Gunsmoke and The Dukes of Hazzard.
He additionally had a seven-episode arc on Basic Hospital in 1987, earlier than leaving TV and turning to educating and directing.
He’s survived by his spouse, whom he known as “the defining second of his life,” in accordance with his obituary, and three godchildren.
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