Jay North, the child actor known for his roles in the television shows “Dennis the Menace” and “Maya,” died Sunday in Florida. He was 73.
Jay North, known for his “Dennis the Menace” character on the beloved ’60s sitcom, died Sunday, Fox News Digital confirmed. He was 73.
North died at home in Lake Butler, Florida, after battling colon cancer for years, according to a social media post shared by his longtime friends, “Lassie” actor Jon Provost and wife Laurie Jacobson.
The child actor found acclaim with his role as Dennis Mitchell, an at-times unruly youngster who was known for burdening his neighbor, George Wilson.
“Jeanne Russell just called us with terribly sad, but not unexpected news”, Jacobson shared online.
