Hugh Beaumont was born in KS. I told them we had no place to live right now and they said, Well find you a place. That sort of thing! It is comforting to know you have great memories from the show. She entered horse shows all over the area. All of the adult regulars on the show have passed away and including to of the younger cast members, Frank Bank (Lumpy) and Stanley Fafara (Whitey). He just loved it.. Later on, Hugh went to the University of Southern California where he as a devout Methodist, graduated with a Masters degree in theology in 1946. She and her husband were traveling around Fresno and Reedly area, I used to date Beaumont also worked as a writer and sold several radio scripts, television screenplays, and stories to various magazines. The actor then became an avid Christmas-tree farmer on Balgillo Island, which he owned, in Minnesota, but a stroke in 1972 forced him to slow down. Try again later. Another one I was close to was Evelyn Ankers, but we werent as close as Helen and I., Director Ray Taylor also guided Adams through the first two of her three leading lady roles opposite Johnny Mack Brown at Universal. He was the dad every kid wanted, the dispenser of advice and the backbone of the Cleaver family. An actor who began his entertainment career on stage and radio, he began acting in films in 1940 and made the jump to television with a spot in the 1952 show "Personal Appearance Theater," as his IMDb credits note. - Dorothy Green Well, as providence would have it, I had something very interesting to tell him. Try again later. - Virginia Vale Sincerely Pamela Arnone thanks to you both! . What a beautiful story Mrs, Mathers. - Anne Gwynne, Will "Sugarfoot" Hutchins Samuel L Jackson & Wife Are Married for 41 Years & 'Still Love Each Other' Though They Took 10 Years to Wed, Meet 'Law & Order's' Jerry Orbach's Son Chris Who Looks Like His Late Star Dad & Is Father of Two, Tim Allen Left Ex-wife of 15 Years In the Back Seat When He Found Fame Despite Her Support in His Career, Who Is Grant Hughes? There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Love you all! Nell was down to earth, a nice person. Barbara Billingsley and Hugh Beaumont as 'June and Ward Cleaver . And for being able to read your moms blog. Hugh reminds me of my father they looked very much alike. ), When I moved back to Minnesota, I continued as a psychologist. He played football for them but left the university after they changed his playing position. When watching the beginning of Sky Raiders recently, I decided I wasnt as unprofessional as I remembered! Marilyn, thank you for sharing your memories of Hugh Beaumont. - Jane Withers I absolutely thought Hugh was the best TV dad. I was really hoping you would have been there. - Frances Dee Good for her. - Myrna Dell After studying at the Baylor School, he enrolled at University of Chattanooga. - Rebel Randall he talks about each of the principal cast members, outlines their careers leading up to and following leave it to beaver and recounts the plots of several classic episodes of the series, including "captain jack," in which wally and beaver secretly keep a pet alligator, "a horse named nick," in which wally and beaver accept a horse in payment for Im 61 and grew up with the Beav. Market data provided by Factset. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. - Jane Greer Leave It To Beaver was a show I never missed. That was fascinating!, Sky Raiders co-director Ray Taylor (with Ford Beebe) was a director from Perham, MN. She was a little tiny person (5' 3"), yet her horse was a huge Irish jumper chestnut, 17 hands. Hed never yell or get upset.. I cant imagine anyone else playing Wards part. Its great how things worked out and from seeing the commercial you could feel the connection between the two actors. The best episode I think was when Beaver went to an adoption agency and asked for new parents. 10)now that was scary! (Kathryn also had an unbilled bit as a girl on the street in Ch. Thank you for sharing such an interesting story about how Hugh Beaumont became the famous Ward Cleaver. It all came so easy, I just didnt think of it then, like I do now. Love this story use to watch beaver when I was young now am 48 still watch when get a chance. Learn something every day. Here's a brief inspirational look into the life of Hugh Beaumont, the actor who played Ward Cleaver on the classic TV show, \"Leave It To Beaver\". I grew up watching Leave it to Beaver. In 1982, Hugh went to visit his son, Eric in Munich, Germany, who became a Psychology Professor. I was ahead of my time in that I was college educated before getting into the business. Working actors were devastated as there just wasn't any work to be had. William Dieterle, the director, was very tall and imposing. (Laughs), About her career in general, Kathryn muses, I didnt regret leaving it; I regret not appreciating it more at the time. - Joan Barclay Not until I had children of my own and with them, I watched the reruns. Thank you Jerry & mom! There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. No, I did not get to see Jerry, but what a time I had sitting for hours on end in hopes of getting to meet my hero. - Lucille Lund Cant even imagine anyone else in it (well the pilot with a very different cast shows how the casting would have affected the PH of the whole series)..Thats Kismet! Two years after his stroke, his marriage to Kathryn ended. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Hugh Beaumont, who appeared in the television series ''Leave It to Beaver,'' died Friday, a family spokesman said. It was all too easy for me! Hugh Beaumont. Star that that really stands out in GODS eyes. Im a really big LITB fan!I grew up cherishing all of the episodes week after week and still over the years, all of the re-runs and, dvds. Thanks for sharing! TELEVISION ACADEMY and ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES are registered trademarks of ATAS. In the 1950s, he was a frequent actor in television dramas, with multiple appearances in "Four Star Playhouse", "Calvacade Theatre" and "The Loretta Young Show". The love you have 4 others. Acting wasnt something I longed forit just happened. All the best Carmen D Banks. EMMY, EMMYS, and the Emmy Statuette are registered trademarks and/or copyrights Of ATAS and NATAS. Our marriage, at first, was like the Janet Gaynor-Fredric March A Star Is Born. OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND ONCE RECALLED INTRODUCING GRACE KELLY TO PRINCE RAINIER, Hugh Beaumont Thank You and God Bless ! I LOVE reading these stories. He later worked with Hugh Beaumont, my first husband. Please try again later. The chemistry between the entire cast was so great. - Archives, Daily Comic Strips Thanks Jerry. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. - Reno Browne Leave to Beaver was a big part of my TV experience growing up (you and I are about the same age). Hugh Beaumont in 1956. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Im hopeful though. But unfortunately, he didn't have as much time to plan his travels as usual. relaxed. Oops, we were unable to send the email. The difference in our ages didnt seem to matter. Here's a brief inspirational look into the life of Hugh Beaumont, the actor who played Ward Cleaver on the classic TV show, "Leave It To Beaver". American Actor Hugh Beaumont was born Eugene Hugh Beaumont on 16th February, 1909 in Lawrence, Kansas, USA and passed away on 14th May 1982 Munich, Germany aged 73. I have read Hugh was a man of God and so glad He intervened to bring this wonderful show to us all. But God answered that prayer. I would love to see them if you or Jerry have any. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Dow officially died on July 27th at . Im 57 & my 2 girls (in their 30s) said that one day I will have a tombstone that says, here lyea a woman who loved Leave it to Beaver so much! What an awesome story. To use this feature, use a newer browser. I hope you enjoy this video as much as I enjoyed making it.Watch \"Leave It To Beaver on frndlyTV: https://try.frndlytv.com/?ref=davesundstromBE PART OF MY COMMUNITY!FACEBOOK http://fb.me/dsremembers TWITTER https://twitter.com/jdsundstromYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/c/jdsundstrom/Product and service links listed are affiliate links which support this channel help me continue to create content.This video is not intended for children under the age of 14. Home | About Me | ContactsCopyright 2011. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. I must tell my brother and sister this. He was always the kindest, most generous, gentle, loving, sincere, and humble man, that it was my honor and privilege to be able to share memories together with for 65 years. I have a very good life nowI sport a tiny hearing aid, have all my own teeth, and absolutely no face lifts with the exception of tiny pierces in my ears for those endlessly intriguing rings, which werent worn in westerns.. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Thats an amazing story that brought a tear to my eye. He later attended University of Southern California and graduated from there with a Master of Theology . - Ann Doran That was one of the reasons he did the series. I dont even think dad cared if he caught anything or night, she chuckled. Now that Im older, I am enjoying watching it again more than ever. (Laughs) Nell ODay did more of the tomboy stuff. Failed to delete memorial. Hugh Bonneville, best known for his role in Downton Abbey, confused viewers who tuned into his interview Thursday on BBC's The One Show because they weren't convinced it was really him. Not every live stream will have a contest. He always used to say: You start by tying your shoes.. - Ursula Thiess He attended the University of Chattanooga in Tennessee, but left when his position on the football team was changed. Thats how, the wonder of it all struck me when I saw that a small, commercial film Jerry. During this time, he also featured in one of the early episodes of CBSs series My Friend Flicka. No money that I can earn as an actor can accomplish so much good that I would feel justified in violating my ideals to earn it, he said. I remember getting shot in the show. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. We watch you everyday on tv. They just dont make good television like that anymore, sadly. All Rights Reserved. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. I was not a horsewoman. I purchased copies of the Leave It To Beaver series for my young grandchildren and they really love them. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. [1] Contents 1 Early life 2 Career After studying at the Baylor School, he enrolled at University of Chattanooga. What a heartwarming story. I used various excuses to not have this happen, but they kept coming up with a reply. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. (Laughs)., Her RKO musical short, Molly Cures a Cowboy, starred Ray Whitley. Thats a fantastic story and thats a great picture of your mom! https://www.facebook.com/Friendsofthe The actor had a guest role in The Public Defender, a series which aired on CBS. Watching it gives one a warm comfortable feeling and a wanting to return to a simpler time when people respected and cared for one another.I wish the younger generation will pick up on the series and learn the lessons contained in each episode as well as be entertained . God is so wonderful to us. Lovely story! - Nell O'Day That was me; I could play piano as well as sing. Born July 15, 1920, in Mankato, MN, which is famous for the slaughter of 33 Sioux Indians (Laughs), she got into pictures after being encouraged to enter a contest. I write under my current married name, Kathryn Doty., An early credit for Kathryn was a small role in Hunchback of Notre Dame. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. on his death anniversary. To this day, me and my friends still talk about your TVshow and were still laughing. Hugh Beaumont is still recognized as the beloved '50s patriarch in "Leave It to Beaver" -- and his daughter insisted he was the real deal. and, thank God for you! - Roberta Gale I was aghast! The hit show chronicled the misadventures of a suburban boy, his family and friends. A native of Lawrence, Kansas, Hugh attended the University of Chattanooga in Tennesse. ). Last summer we had a Fabulous 50s party here in Fresno, Ca. But even today, with all of our challenges and issues, all I need to do is watch an episode of LITB and I feel so much better. - Ruth Terry I love the water and am a good swimmer. He played football while at the University of Chattanooga and later . Barbara Billingsley (born Barbara Lillian Combes; December 22, 1915 - October 16, 2010) was an American actress. He is remembered as the All-American suburban father 'Ward Cleaver' on the 1950 and 1960s popular television series "Leave It To Beaver". Really stand out . I never had an agent. Eugene Hugh Beaumont was born on February 16, 1909, in Eudora, Kansas, USA, to Edward H. Beaumont and Ethel Adaline Whitney. God bless. "Sometimes, my work as an actor presents a conflict with my ideals as a clergyman. Search above to list available cemeteries. Thank you to the whole cast and Mrs.Mathers for sharing her son all these precious years with us. Wonderful letter written by your mother . Our marriage, at first, was like the Janet Gaynor-Fredric March 'A Star Is Born'. Another favorite is when Beaver brings home apet monkey(Stanley) historical! - Fay McKenzie He was a father and married to Kathryn Adams. https://www.youtube.com/howyoutubeworks/policies/community-guidelines/#classictv #thegoodstuff #davesundstrom Jerry, I love your work. Wally and Beaver still feel like old friends and Ward still feels like the dad I always wished I had. Your school rituals are familiar. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6vHu0VR6vA, July 30-31, 2022, Smoky Mountain - Vera Hruba Ralston We watched the New LITB with the family, too. It was the best time in America so farnot perfectbut all around the best I know of. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Since retiring as a psychologist, I turned to writingchildrens stories and also my memoirs. Thank you Marilyn for sharing this story! - Ann Savage As an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissionsfrom qualifying purchases from Amazon.com, Beaumont had 18 tv/movie acting gigs post-. Thanks for the memories Marilyn! - Evelyn Keyes Hugh was born to play Ward Cleaver. Thank you for letting us share in your life. One of my very best friends is Marge Raitt, who is married to singer John Raitt. Then Ward and June walked in. In 1955, he starred in the war film Hell's Horizon alongside Marla English and John Ireland. P.S. He actually didn't like the role much at all, feeling that it had typecast him and all but obliterated recall of his many other roles in movies and on television. Thanks for sharing your memories. - Pauline Moore When Jerry walked into that very first day of rehearsals for Leave it to Beaver he was overjoyed to see his prayers were answered and Hugh Beaumont was cast as Ward Cleaver! Weve updated the security on the site. I am 58 years old and still enjoy watching leave it to beaver. Thats when we met pretty thrilling . I was horrified! - Carole Mathews The actor Hugh Beaumont became one of televisions the most famous fathers in Leave It to Beaver. But he also led a life that far surpassed his acting talents. Beaumont later attended the University of Southern California, and graduated . You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Is there any way to bring our young people into the world of respect and good manners? (Photo by Walt Disney Television via Getty Images Photo Archives/Walt Disney Television via Getty Images), PAT BOONE RECALLS MEETING PAL ELVIS PRESLEY: 'HE WAS JUST A SCARED YOUNG KID'. Thank you. great story Mom! But when most of the big Hollywood stars went to serve during the Second World War, that and his resemblance to actor Lloyd Nolan, led to a series of castings in B-rated films. Thanks for your help! Beaumont began his career in show business by perfoming in theatres, nightclubs, and on the radio in 1931. Even to this day I will sit and enjoy a show or two. He looked good though, sad to know that just two years. God Bless Him !! - Lyn Wilde Films that achieved wide-release status after initial release; Opening Title Production company Cast and crew Genre A P R I L 4: Are We Done Yet? - Mary Ellen Kay - Virginia Grey A big director, Gregory La Cava, was one of the judges who voted for me. He was a hard drinking, heavy cigarette smoking detective in this part, in the style of Mickey Spillane. - Ruta Lee We all wish we could have a family like that on Leave it to Beaver. He had a sister named Gloria Bussman. Hugh and Barbara were the perfect role models. Happy Birthday to your Mom and May God Bless You! - Audrey Totter - Sugar Dawn "Com' on in," said a familiar voice. And Jerry, thank you for including Mr. Beaumont in your prayers. He said he was thinking of getting out of acting and into some other line of work. I was attending a small college in the Twin Cities, and my drama teacher said to go on and see what its like. In 194647, he starred in five movies as the private detective Michael Shayne. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. - Margaret O'Brien You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Thank you to your mother for sharing such a wonderful story and to you for all you do to educate about Diabetes. If you can make it through that without a tear in your eye, youre a cold hearted person. These two were my favorites. Spouse/Ex-: Kathryn Adams Doty (m. 19411974), children: Hunter Beaumont, Kristy Beaumont, Mark Beaumont, Notable Alumni: University Of Chattanooga, education: University Of Southern California, University of Chattanooga, See the events in life of Hugh Beaumont in Chronological Order. She said their annual trip involved balmy days of hiking, swimming and fishing. In July 1957, he portrayed a sympathetic characterization of the infamous western robber Jesse James in the TV series Tales of Wells Fargo and also played Jeff Kurth in the western Night Passage. My favorite episodes are the time Ward brings home a piggy bank for the boys and they end up surprising him by purchasing a hunting jacket at Abernathy Potts (an expensive sporting goods store) instead of putting the money in their bank account at school. A second knock, and a third. The weird part was watching you as a young boy (like in LITB) and then projected into the future, supposedly, as a young husband and father we all expect to see you as you actually were/are, instead of the bogus actor who you did NOT turn out to resemble!! Actor: Leave It to Beaver. Hugh Beaumont was a veteran of the small screen when he was cast in the role of the family patriarch as Ward Cleaver. You have lifted our spirits and brought joy into our lives each time we watch an episode! One time, the airplane plunges into water (Ch. Hang onto the pummel. When those movie horses heard Action, they would back right out of the post, gallop down the street, and do their partwell. My favorite actor is and will always be Hugh Beaumont. I told him my son, Jerry, had done a pilot which had sold and was going into production very soon and that they were replacing the original father and holding auditions. I wanted to be in a family as warm and kind as the Cleavers. Hugh and Barbara were perfect as your parents and Tony as your brother. - Lisa Gaye Thanks for sharing the story about Hugh Beaumont. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Ray was a great, wonderful man; very easy; so great. Thank you for sharing. I am busier than I have ever been, but I am not too busy each morning to watch the show on Me TV. Class act as are all the cast. When he found out RKO was going to drop me, he said, Im doing a Bing Crosby picture (If I Had My Way) over at Universal. WOW! Thanks for the memories. Kristen described the beloved patriarch as a man who loved poetry, possessed an infectious laugh and considered the familys annual trip to Minnesota as the high point of the year. Hugh had a long and illustrious career and did many films and television series in addition to Leave it to Beaver. - Barbara Hale Wonderful story from Jerry Mathers Mom, Marilyn. or redistributed. This is the story of a man who understood what. He is best remembered for playing Ward Cleaver in the TV series Leave It to Beaver. Guess your mom was a real go-getter to get you into films so early. Legal Statement. You and your TV. Makes me happy reading this but sad at the same time with the state of television today. I was born in 1950. Columbia Pictures / Revolution Studios / RKO Pictures / Cubevision: Steve Carr (director); Hank Nelken (screenplay); Ice Cube, Nia Long, John C. McGinley, Aleisha Allen, Philip Daniel Bolden, Tahj Mowry, Dan Joffre, Pedro Miguel Arce, Linda Kash . And of course the many stock shots they used. - Peggy Moran Im thankful for the happy memories that come back every time I view another episode. On April 13, 1941, Easter Sunday, Hugh Beaumont married actress Kathryn Adams. During 1952 and 1953, he made guest appearances in a number of TV programs including 'Ford Theatre', 'Big Town', 'Letter to Loretta', 'Topper', 'Adventures of Superman', The Lone Ranger and 'Four Star Playhouse', to name a few. Im pretty glad too, that Hugh Beaumont got the job. I record the show and anytime I want to be transported back to the carefree days of my childhood I watch an episode. - Ruth Hall - Barbara Kent Ticket info here: https://bit.ly/3B4VQ3g, Hugh Beaumont and Jerry Mathers Rose Hills Memorial Park commercial. God is good and he cares about all the details of our lives. He felt uneasy about doing this pictureit was not his style, but he was fine, and a really nice person. However, during an interview, Hugh made it clear that he would always prioritize his work at the church overacting. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Your Scrapbook is currently empty. During his later years, Beaumont lived in Minnesota. - Margia Dean - Peggy Stewart It has risen historical researchto unbelievable heights and refreshed as well as restored memories to peopletoday that past generations could not even have conceived possible. - Adele Mara Very nice touch, your moms memories along with Hughs pre-pilot episode for the eventual LITB series. On May 14, 1982 in Munich, Germany while visiting his eldest son Eric, he died at his son's home from a sudden heart attack at age 72. I remember when Hugh also appeared on the adventures of superman tv show. Thanks for sharing the old memories. Although she left acting to raise a family, she later became a sixth-grade teacher, a psychologist, and an author in Hollywood. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories! Hughs acting career got off to a slow start by performing in nightclubs, theaters, and on the radio during the rest of the 1930s. Glad to see your prayer was answered, and that Hugh was selected to play the part of your father on Leave it to Beaver. - Archives, Heavies and Characters - Lois Hall https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/hugh-beaumont-43916.php, 20th Century Film & Theater Personalities, 20th Century American Film & Theater Personalities. When you got in the car with dad, you drove until you got there--and it was 36 hours! said Kristan. He continued to act until he suffered a stroke in 1972 which left his face partially paralyzed. They may have already cast someone but here's the information where the interviews are being held. On superman he also played a fatherly role and ex-con . It was great to hsR from you and your mother . Contests (usually drawings/giveaways) sometimes take place during live streams.2. - Lori Nelson and guess who was there! All rights reserved. He attended the University of Chattanooga, but left when his position on the football team was changed. - Olive Sturgess Thank you for keeping the legacy of Beaver alive for those of us who were so fortunate to have been about your age in the late 1950s and early 1960s, and to the younger generations who are learning about you and Beaver and lessons he learned for the first time. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. https://www.smokymountainfanfest.com/, August 27, 2022, Hannibal Hamlin's Birthday Celebration, Paris, Maine, It starred Jerry Mathers, Tony Dow, Ken Osmond, Barbara Billingsley, as well as Beaumont. Eugene Hugh Beaumont was born on February 16, 1909, in Eudora, Kansas, USA, to Edward H. Beaumont and Ethel Adaline Whitney. There was no double for that, either! - Shirley Jean Rickert Add to your scrapbook. A system error has occurred. - Jacqueline Wells/Julie Thanks for sharing this story with us. (Note: some devices may have garbled, low-volume audio until 10:30 of this 15-min video) All scenes of Hugh Beaumont, aka Ward Cleaver, as a guest star in th. - Judy Clark Did he ever admit his character,Ward Cleaver, as being hard on the Beaver? This browser does not support getting your location. Hugs. I had watched every single episode of the Leave it to Beaver show. An answer to your prayers. Glad to see your prayer was answered, and that Hugh was selected to play the part of your father on Leave it to Beaver. Guess living in CA was the pay-off for it all!! 'THE ALIENIST' ACTRESS DAKOTA FANNING EXPLAINS HOW SHE ESCAPED HOLLYWOODS CHILD STAR CURSE, Promotional portrait of the cast of the television show, 'Leave It To Beaver,' circa 1959. So, I have known Bonnie Raitt all of her life!, Although Kathryn Adams found most everybody (with the exception of that one makeup man) great to work with, Maria Montez was not a pleasant person. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. You are simply the best and I still watch you. Hugh Beaumont started appearing in motion pictures in 1940. I can tell you Jerry YOU have been a shinning Jealous woman, 33, who slashed a young mother's face with a kitchen knife in booze and drug-fuelled party rage then went on the run for six months has finally been brought to justice. Some won't.3. 1 of Jr. - Kristine Miller So I stepped in for that one time only., When Hugh and I were getting married, Universal wanted us to actually get married on film, for the marriage scene sequence in Irene Dunnes Unfinished Business. This was some stunt of Richard Birdwell, publicity agent for Jean Harlow. - Kay Linaker You mentioned that Jerry prayed for Hugh Beaumont to become his TV Dad, Im so thankful that he did, and I thank God for Jerry too! Ray is a very good singerwe shot it quickly, and they didnt let me sing in it, although I wish I had!, When asked how she got over to Universal, Kathryn relates an unusual tale. What a great story.I was and still am a big fan of Leave it to BeaverJerry and I are the same ageWell Im a day olderAs I look at the show now I realize that the casting was perfectExcept I always wondered why Wally and the Beavs ears were differentFunny what kids notice and think about.I remember reading somewhere that Hugh Beaumont wasnt in the new Still the Beaver series because he had passed away shortly before it was filmedThat made me sadHugh Beaumont was the perfect father for Wally and the Beaver.Those were wonderful and innocent times..Too bad it isnt like that nowThanks for the sweet memories.. What a great story so glad you and your Mom shared that. The role of Ward Cleaver in Leave It to Beaver came along in 1957, which he played until the shows end in 1963. Your son played a significant roll in my life as a child growing up, and Ward was a wonderful father figure for all of us baby boomers. My career was eclipsing his at that time. He later attended the University of Southern California, and graduated with a Master of Theology degree in 1946. And thank you Jerry Mathers mother for lending your son to us! Roger C. I just can,t imagine the show without Hugh Beaumont he was the perfect actor and father. Legal Statement. On May 14, 1982, the actor died of heart attack while he was in Munich (then West Germany) where his son, a psychologist, was working. - Laurie Mitchell Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Hugh was meant to play Ward.I would love to hear more about Hugh after the show ended up until his death. - Mala Powers He retired from the show business in the late 1960s and started working as a Christmas-tree farmer in Minnesota. ), Forum Policies, Rules, and Terms of Service. 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