{"id":45056,"date":"2026-04-08T23:52:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T23:52:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=45056"},"modified":"2026-04-08T23:52:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T23:52:04","slug":"little-house-on-the-prairie-cast-mourn-the-loss-of-beloved-family-member","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=45056","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Little House on the Prairie\u2019 cast mourn the loss of beloved family member"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The\u00a0<em>Little House on the Prairie<\/em>\u00a0family is grieving after a deeply emotional loss.\u00a0Victor French Jr., the son of beloved actor Victor French, who starred as Mr. Edwards, has passed away.<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wsdap69d71cf06b467\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.wsdap69d71cf06b467 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.wsdap69d71cf06b467 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.wsdap69d71cf06b467 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.wsdap69d71cf06b467 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.wsdap69d71cf06b467 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p>The tragic news was shared on an April 6 episode by the\u00a0<em>Little House on the Prairie 50th Anniversary Podcast<\/em>, hosted by two of the series\u2019 cast members, Alison Arngrim and Dean Butler, as well as actress Pamela Bob.<\/p>\n<div id=\"newsner-442e8c69d356be733226bf0fa32d4963\" class=\"newsner-442e8c69d356be733226bf0fa32d4963 newsner-bluebillywig_instream\">\n<div id=\"newsner-242767223\" class=\"newsner-bluebillywig_instream\">\n<div id=\"\">\n<div id=\"bb-iawr-newsner_english_playout-1601396675571335\" class=\"bb_iawr\">\n<div id=\"bb-wr-newsner_english_playout-1601396675571335\" class=\"bb-media bb_wrapper bb-muted bb-phase-init bb-mode-video bb-pendingplay\" data-flags=\"{}\" data-softembargoremainingtime=\"0\" data-sid=\"dfgwts77wIEB\" data-isready=\"true\" data-autoplaynextremainingtime=\"0\">\n<div class=\"bb-layer bb-context-layer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Victor French Jr\u2019s father famously played Mr. Edwards in the iconic series. He sadly died in 1989 at the age of 54 after battling lung cancer. In a touching statement, the podcast honored Victor Jr.\u2019s life and his impact on the community.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-190658 entered lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/08070421\/frenchjr.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 972px) 100vw, 972px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/08070421\/frenchjr.png 972w, https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/08070421\/frenchjr-768x479.png 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"972\" height=\"606\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/08070421\/frenchjr.png 972w, https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/08070421\/frenchjr-768x479.png 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 972px) 100vw, 972px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/08070421\/frenchjr.png\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cWe are deeply saddened to share the passing of Victor French Jr. A beloved member of the Little House community, Victor worked tirelessly to keep his father\u2019s legacy alive through his kindness and dedication to the fans. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family. Thank you, Victor, for the joy you brought to us all,\u201d the statement\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DWzIaiLCSgm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">read<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-little-house-on-the-prairie-community-mourns-passing-of-victor-french-jr\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2018Little House on the Prairie\u2019 community mourns passing of Victor French Jr.<\/h2>\n<p>For many, Victor Jr, born in 1960, was more than just the son of a famous actor; he was also a positive and kind man who, in this case, brought the cast members together.<\/p>\n<p>Alison Arngrim, who played Nellie Oleson on the show, shared an emotional tribute:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAw\u2026 man. Our dear Victor Jr. has left us,\u201d she wrote on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/alison.arngrim\/posts\/awman-our-dear-victor-jr-has-left-us-he-was-a-purveyor-of-joy-a-recruiter-for-ha\/10162206723811962\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Facebook<\/a>. \u201cHe was a purveyor of joy. A recruiter for happiness. He lit up the room.i We will miss him very much.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Actor Dean Butler, known for playing Almanzo Wilder, also spoke out after hearing the news. In a heartfelt message on Instagram, he explained how Victor Jr. and his sister had long been part of several\u00a0<em>Little House<\/em>\u00a0events. Per Butler, they helped keep the show\u2019s legacy alive.<\/p>\n<p>He reminded fans that they were the children of Victor French, the man who will always be remembered as Isaiah Edwards. Moreover, Butler revealed that French Jr. had been battling cancer.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-190659 entered lazyloaded\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/08070429\/GettyImages-154045140-scaled.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/08070429\/GettyImages-154045140-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/08070429\/GettyImages-154045140-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/08070429\/GettyImages-154045140-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/08070429\/GettyImages-154045140-1638x2048.jpg 1638w\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2560\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/08070429\/GettyImages-154045140-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/08070429\/GettyImages-154045140-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/08070429\/GettyImages-154045140-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/08070429\/GettyImages-154045140-1638x2048.jpg 1638w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn-main.newsner.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/04\/08070429\/GettyImages-154045140-scaled.jpg\" data-ll-status=\"loaded\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some of the cast of the American TV series \u2018Little House On The Prairie\u2019, circa 1980. Clockwise, from top, left: Michael Landon (1936 \u2013 1991) as Charles Ingalls, Matthew Laborteaux as Albert Ingalls, Victor French as Isaiah Edwards, Dean Butler as Almanzo Wilder and Melissa Gilbert as Laura Ingalls Wilder. (Photo by Silver Screen Collection\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cVictor will be remembered for his gentle sweetness, his goofy sense of humor. Just a lovely presence,\u201d Butler continued, adding that he and Victor\u2019s actor father were \u201ccut from the same cloth.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-praised-by-dean-butler\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Praised by Dean Butler<\/h2>\n<p>Buttler continued, \u201cVictor was a wonderful representative of his father\u2019s talent. He would frequently entertain people at events by stepping into a quick verse or two of \u2018Old Dan Tucker.\u2019 Victor was just a very sweet, good man. He will be missed as a member of the\u00a0<em>Little House<\/em>\u00a0family.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As the news spread, fans quickly filled social media with love, memories, and grief. Many remembered Victor Jr. as a kind and gentle man who made everyone feel special. Some recalled meeting him at fan events, describing his warm hugs, his big smile, and the joy he brought into every room.<\/p>\n<p>One fan wrote that he was \u201ca dear, dear man,\u201d while another said, \u201cHe looked just like his dad\u2026 rest in peace.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rest in peace, Victor French Jr. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The\u00a0Little House on the Prairie\u00a0family is grieving after a deeply emotional loss.\u00a0Victor French Jr., the son of beloved actor Victor French, who starred as Mr. Edwards, has passed away. 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