LOS ANGELES — David Nelson, who starred on his parents’ popular television show "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet," died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. He was 74.
Nelson died at his home in the Century City area of Los Angeles after battling complications of colon cancer, said family spokesman and longtime Hollywood publicist Dale Olson.
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. (AP)
VERY SAD TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF DAVID NELSON, LAST OF THE POPULAR NELSON FAMILLY. WHEN I WAS A KID WE USED TO WATCH THE WEEKLY TV SHOW AND BECAUSE OF RICKY, I DECIDED I WOULD HAVE A BAND TOO. I TOOK UP THE DRUMS AND RICKY GOT FAMOUS! WHEN I LIVED IN LAGUNA BEACH, CA I USED TO SEE HARRIET AT THE ALBERTSONS STORE DOING HER OWN SHOPPING. SO TODAY WE CLOSE THE BOOK ON A FAMILLY THAT SO MANY OF US GREW UP WITH.
ADDITIONAL NOTE. I DO REALIZE THAT THERE ARE SURVIVING MEMBERS OF THE NELSON FAMILLY. I WAS JUST REFERRING TO OZZIE, HARRIET, DAVID AND RICKY!
You know, I grew up with this family. I havent been in outer space, and l just found out david past away. 7 month later. I was a pin pal with rick and when he did Rio Bravo I was a guess for a day on the set. I met davidand the family. David told me to keep in contact, and I I did for awhile. His family was his life. God bless you david, your friend, Danny.