Jay North is known for him “Dennis the Menace” Fox News Digital confirmed that the beloved 60s sitcom character died on Sunday. He was 73 years old.
He died north after fighting at his home in Butler Lake, Florida. Colon cancer For years, according to a social media post shared by longtime friend “Rashee” actor John Provost and his wife Laurie Jacobson.
The child actor was praised for his role as Dennis Mitchell, an unruly young man known for putting a burden on his neighbor, George Wilson.
“Jeanne Russell called us on news that was terribly sad but not unexpected,” Jacobson shared online. “Our dear friend Jay North has been battling cancer for years. This morning, at noon on EST, Jay passed away peacefully at his home.
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Jay North, who appeared in “Dennis the Menace,” passed away Sunday at his Florida home. He was 73 years old. (Getty Images)
“As many of his fans know, he had a difficult journey in Hollywood… but he didn’t make it define his life. He had a mountain of big hearts and deeply loved his friends.
She said, “We, the brother and my dear friend of Johns, Jeanne, will miss him so badly. He is in pain now. His suffering is over. Finally he is in peace.”
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Provost wrote that his friend, who had nearly 70 years, passed away on Sunday, was “Heavy Heart.”
“We lost another original and dear friend, Jay ‘Dennis the Menace North,'” Provost shared. “Jay passed away today at 12:00 ET. Jay has known for almost 70 years. Now you can rest in a peaceful Jay.
“It wasn’t as easy as some of us. It certainly wasn’t cake, but you were suffering much more than most. You were a great guy.
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The North character was based on the “Dennis the Menace” comic strip created by Hank Ketchum.
The show aired for four seasons from October 1959 and was cancelled in 1963 after more than 140 episodes.
