Actor David Nelson, the last remaining member of the Nelson TV family that made up the hit show, The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet, died of colon cancer complications Tuesday in Los Angeles, according to the Associated Press. He was 74. Ozzie & Harriet ran on television for 15 years, beginning in 1952; Nelson co-starred with his parents and brother, Rick, and ultimately directed several episodes. He appeared in such movies as Peyton Place, The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker, and 1990′s Cry-Baby. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne, five children, and seven grandchildren.
Jan 12
2011
09:18 AM ET
David Nelson of 'Ozzie and Harriet' dies
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Sad. Now that the whole family has died, a piece of Americana has died, too.
I loved Ozzie and Harriet and always felt poor David was unfairly overshadowed by his hotter younger brother Ricky. RIP David.
I remember David working in a circus several years after the TV show. I saw him when he came to town. He was a catcher on the trapeze. It was a great TV show to grow up with.
RIP, David. I have fond memories of watching TAOOAH.
Such sad news! When I was a little girl in the ’80s, I watched reruns of Ozzie and Harriet all the time. Loved that show and loved the family. RIP.
Good bye David say hello to your mom and Ozzie and ricky for me
RIP DAVID JOIN THE FAMILY.
This makes me feel old, even though I wasn’t born when it started.
Compare this show with 2 1/2 Men and see how we’ve changed.
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