David Nelson dies at 74

[Truckin]

Rick Nelson's brother,David, has died from complications with colon cancer at age 74.

Nelson was the last remaining member of the Nelsons TV family, which included actor/bandleader Ozzie, his singer wife, Harriet Hilliard and his teen idol brother Rick. The show originated on radio in 1952 as "Here Come the Nelsons," then ran for 320 episodes on TV from 1952 to 1966 as "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" with some of the story lines taken from the stars' own lives. David Nelson also directed and produced numerous episodes of the show throughout its run.

Singer Gunnar Nelson, a son of Rick Nelson, issued a statement Wednesday, saying his uncle's death was "a great loss to the Nelson family."

"We will all miss Uncle Dave's laughter and evolved sense of humor," Gunnar Nelson said.

Actor David Nelson of famous TV family dies at 74 - Yahoo! News

 

[Magic]

This is too bad. The Ozzie and Harriet show was just a tad before my time, but I have seen re-runs. David was just a kid then.

 

[Groovy Man]

Sad news...but, at first I thought it was David Nelson of the country rock band, the New Riders of the Purple Sage. But he's very much alive. But anyhow, again, sad news.

 

[Prime]

That's a shame. I've heard of him, never paid much attention to who it was. Its a tragedy when anyone dies though, so my respects.

 

[METALPRIEST]

Very Sad...R. I. P.