Beloved ‘Little House On The Prairie’ Star Passed Away At 91

Jack Lilley, a beloved Little House on the Prairie alum and renowned stuntman known for his work on classic western dramas, has passed away at the age of 91.
His former Little House co-star Melissa Gilbert confirmed the news in a heartfelt and emotional tribute shared on social media Friday, March 21.

“The little house family has lost one of our own. Jack Lilley has passed away . He was 91 years old.
He also happened to be one of my favorite people on the planet.

He taught me how to ride a horse when I was just a wee little thing. He was so patient with me. He never said no when I would bound up to him squealing, “Can we go ride? Please, please, please?”

Aside from being Victor French’s photo double, he was featured prominently in many different roles on Little House. You can also see his absolute brilliance in the film Blazing Saddles.

Jack Lilley, a beloved Little House on the Prairie alum and renowned stuntman known for his work on classic western dramas, has passed away at the age of 91.
His former Little House co-star Melissa Gilbert confirmed the news in a heartfelt and emotional tribute shared on social media Friday, March 21.

“The little house family has lost one of our own. Jack Lilley has passed away . He was 91 years old.
He also happened to be one of my favorite people on the planet.

He taught me how to ride a horse when I was just a wee little thing. He was so patient with me. He never said no when I would bound up to him squealing, “Can we go ride? Please, please, please?”

Aside from being Victor French’s photo double, he was featured prominently in many different roles on Little House. You can also see his absolute brilliance in the film Blazing Saddles.

Jack Lilley, a beloved Little House on the Prairie alum and renowned stuntman known for his work on classic western dramas, has passed away at the age of 91.
His former Little House co-star Melissa Gilbert confirmed the news in a heartfelt and emotional tribute shared on social media Friday, March 21.

“The little house family has lost one of our own. Jack Lilley has passed away . He was 91 years old.
He also happened to be one of my favorite people on the planet.

He taught me how to ride a horse when I was just a wee little thing. He was so patient with me. He never said no when I would bound up to him squealing, “Can we go ride? Please, please, please?”

Aside from being Victor French’s photo double, he was featured prominently in many different roles on Little House. You can also see his absolute brilliance in the film Blazing Saddles.

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