Jay North, 'Dennis the Menace' star, dead at 73

COLUMNIST: Au Revoir, Dennis

This morning I learned that Jay North, the actor who played the title role in the old TV sitcom Dennis the Menace, died two days ago. I could say that this sad event brought back a wave of memories, but…

Tragic Farewell: ‘Dennis the Menace’ Star Jay North Dies at 73

Jay North, the bright-eyed child actor who brought the mischievous but lovable Dennis Mitchell to life on the hit TV show Dennis the Menace, has died at the age of 73. He passed away peacefully at his home in Lake Butler, Florida, following a long battle with colon cancer, according to a statement from his family. A Face America Fell in Love With For millions of Americans growing up in the late 1950s and early ‘60s, Jay North was Dennis. Blond, …

Actor who played classic comic book character on TV show has died: ‘His suffering is over’

LAKE BUTLER, Florida — Jay North, who portrayed the longtime comics character in the 1950s and ‘60s TV series “Dennis the Menace,” has died at the age of 73, according to multiple reports.

EXCLUSIVE: 'Dennis the Menace' Star's Oddball Career Swap Revealed After His Death Aged 73 — With Child Actor Ending Up Working as Prison Guard

Jay North, best known for playing the titular role on 'Dennis the Menace,' decided to do a massive 180 after leaving Hollywood: become a prison guard.

Jay North, the actor who gave life to the iconic character of Daniel the naughty on American television, died on Saturday, April 6. The performer lost his life after a hard fight against colorectal cancer that he suffered, reported People magazine. Laurie Jacobson, an actress and friend of the performer, confirmed his death through a social media post. They both shared a scene in the popular series Dennis the Menace, known in Hispanic America as…

Tragic Details About Jay North - Nicki Swift

Long before his death from cancer, former child star Jay North grew to despise his role as Dennis the Menace on the eponymous TV series, and for good reason.