The wife of Joey D. Vieira’s «Lassie» co-star confirmed Vieira died just before his birthday.
Joey D. Vieira, best known for his role in “Lassie,” has died. He was 80.
The wife of his “Lassie” co-star Jon Provost confirmed with Fox News Digital that Vieira died just before his birthday, surrounded by loved ones.
“I have known him nearly 30 years. We were in touch with Joey and his kids all these years,” Laurie Jacobson Provost said.
“We spoke to Joey weekly during his long hospital stay. His daughter, Shanyn, let us know when he entered hospice, which barely lasted 24 hours.”
Vieira died late April 7 – “8 minutes shy of his birthday.” Laurie explained that Vieira’s daughter had called them the next morning to announce his death.
She continued to reflect on how her husband and Vieira met 68 years ago.
“The ‘Lassie’ family is very close,” Laurie remarked.
