NBC's Small house on the prairie Star Jack Lily, known for her film and television productions as an actor, stuntman and animal wrangler, passed away at the age of 91.
“The family in the small house lost one of our own. Jack Lily has passed away. He was 91 years old.” Small house on the prairie Star Melissa Gilbert, who played Laura Ingalls Wilder, announced in an Instagram post Friday.
“He happened to be one of my favorite people on earth,” continued Gilbert. “He taught me how to ride a horse when it was a little bit of a problem. He became so patient with me. He didn't say, 'Can we ride? Please?' when I was tied up by him. ”
In particular, Lily played the stage coach driver on the show. Small house on the prairiethe actress added. He also doubled the Victor French photos, she said.
Lily – born in Santa Clarita, California on August 15, 1933 – is also known for his appearance in the 2001 film. Planet of the Apes2005 film, Zoro's Legend1988 film, Young gunand being a stuntman in the 1983 film, A sudden shock.
The actor started in the entertainment industry in 1956 when he played Cowhand in a film. Guns for the sick. Lily's final role was Jack in the 2022 film, There is no name. Dynamite DavenportAccording to him IMDB Page.
“You can also see his absolute glow in the film. Burning saddleGilbert added in his Instagram post.
meanwhile Small house on the prairie The actress, which aired from 1974 to 1983, continued to recall the time she came across Lily again decades after the series ended.
2002 (ISH) I was delighted to perform in the Western pilot of ABC. Produced by Chris Blancato and Bert Salke, starring my fellow Sean Patrick Flannery. Then Jones came. (Mary Elizabeth Winstead played the daughter in her first role).
It was a joy to film, but when it wasn't picked up, I was so mad.
It was all very synchronous. Our first read was at Paramount Studios, where we filmed Little House in our first four years. There was also Halloween, Michael Landon's birthday. We also found out that day we were going to shoot at Big Sky Ranch, where we shot a small house.
My first day on set was surreal, wearing hair and makeup, dressed, covered in corsets, boots and more. Such a strange deja vu.
“Then I walked over to the set itself. Before I could concentrate, I heard the familiar cry of voices. It was Jack,” recalled Gilbert. “He was our Wrangler on that pilot and there was Denny Allen on his side. Small house. ”
“At that moment I knew I was home. Jack always felt like my home,” the actress said. “He lived a considerable life. I'm very fortunate because he was my friend. All my love and prayers are directed towards his family, especially Clint (Burkey) Lily.”
“Yeah, Jack… the sweet prince… an angel flight may sing you in your rest,” concluded Gilbert in honor of Lily.
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