Jay North, star of “Dennis the threat”, died at 73

Jay North, known for his role as Dennis Mitchell in the Sitcom in the 60s Dennis threatdied Sunday after a battle against cancer, Variety Reports. He was 73 years old.

“Our dear friend Jay North has been fighting cancer for several years and this morning at noon hne, Jay went peacefully at home,” wrote his longtime friend Laurie Jacobson on social networks. “As many of his fans know, he had a difficult trip to Hollywood and after … but he did not let him define his life.

“He had a heart as large as a mountain, deeply loved his friends. He frequently called us and put an end to each conversation with” I love you with all my heart “,” added Jacobson. “And we loved it with everyone. A longtime friend of (Jacobson’s husband) (provost), a brother of Jeanne and a dear friend for me, we will miss it terribly. He is out of pain now. His suffering is over. Finally, he is in peace.”

North was acclaimed with Dennis Mitchell Dennis threatwhich was based on Hank Ketchum’s comic strip of the same name. North played the playful Dennis, who caused trouble to his neighbor George Wilson (Joseph Kearns).

The program took place for four seasons, launched in October 1959 at 1963 and broadcast 146 episodes. The show also played Herbert Anderson, Gloria Henry, Billy Booth, Sylvia Field and Gale Gordon.

After the cancellation of the series in 1963, North played in the 1965 film Zebra in the kitchen and 1966 Maya and 1967-68 Maya TV series. He also appeared in programs of which Uncle’s man,, The Lucy ShowAnd My three sons In unique roles and also worked. Its latest main role was in 1974 The teacher.

North was born on August 3, 1951 in Los Angeles and launched his acting career in advertisements before auditioning at six years for Dennis threat.

Following his difficult experiences as a star child, where he said that he had suffered abuse of his aunt who was his tutor while he was playing as Dennis, North worked with a minor to consider, pleading for the rights of young actors.