June 26th 2024.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Land of the Lost star, Spencer Milligan. The talented actor, known for his role as Rick Marshall in the first two seasons of the beloved 1970s kids TV show, passed away at the age of 86.
His onscreen son, Wesley Eure, who played Will on the American program, took to Facebook to pay tribute to his dear friend and TV dad. In a heartfelt post, Wesley spoke on behalf of their co-stars Kathy Coleman and Phillip Paley, who played Holly and Cha-Ka respectively. The trio expressed their heartbreak over the loss of their dear friend and praised his kind nature, immense talent, and incredible sense of humor. They also extended their condolences to his wife and his many friends and family.
Spencer's co-stars, Kathy Coleman and Wesley Eure, also shared their memories and paid tribute to the late star. Spencer brought life to the character of Park Ranger Rick Marshall and became a beloved father figure to many fans. He was known for his private life away from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood and was greatly admired by those who knew him.
Fans of Land of the Lost also took to the comments to express their sadness and share their fond memories of Spencer. One fan, Bob, reminisced about how he used to pretend that Spencer was his dad and he was the third child, exploring with the Marshall family. Another fan, Darlene, praised Spencer's long list of acting accomplishments but was most touched by his late-in-life marriage to the love of his life.
After his time on Land of the Lost, Spencer made appearances on other popular TV shows such as Alice, The Bionic Woman, Gunsmoke, and The Dukes of Hazzard. He also had a seven-episode stint on General Hospital in 1987 before shifting his focus to teaching and directing.
Spencer is survived by his wife, whom he described as the defining moment of his life. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and three godchildren during this difficult time.
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