(Gray News) – “Little House on the Prairie” actor Jack Lilley has died. He was 91 years old.
Actor Melissa E. Gilbert, known for playing “Half Pint,” confirmed her former cast member’s death on Instagram Friday morning.
“The ‘Little House’ family has lost one of our own. Jack Lilley has passed away. He was 91 years old,” she said in the post. “He also happened to be one of my favorite people on the planet.”
Gilbert said Lilley taught her how to ride a horse as a child and was always very patient with her.
“He never said no when I would bound up to him squealing, ‘Can we go ride? Please, please, please?’” she said.
Lilley played many roles in the “Little House on the Prairie” series, aside from being Victor French’s photo double.
Gilbert also made note of his role in the film, “Blazing Saddles,” calling his performance “absolute brilliance.”
“Jack always felt like home to me,” Gilbert wrote. ” He lived quite a life. I am so lucky that he was my friend.”
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