Tommy Kirk, who starred in the 1957 Disney film Old Yeller, has died at the age of 79.
The actor was found dead in his Las Vegas home on Tuesday, September 28 at 8 pm by his neighbor, according to TMZ.
No foul play has been suspected.
RIP: Tommy Kirk, who starred in the 1957 Disney film Old Yeller, has died at the age of 79. Tommy pictured with co-star Dorothy McGuire in the 1957 film Old Yeller
Tommy played Travis Coates in the Disney classic film Old Yeller, about a boy and his beloved dog.
The film was his big break, and the actor went on to star in a number of Disney films.
In addition to the 1957 classic, Tommy also played leading roles in Swiss Family Robinson, The Shaggy Dog and The Misadventures of Merlin Jones.
Tommy was discovered at the age of 13 while he starred in the Pasadena Playhouse production of Ah, Wilderness! alongside actor Will Rogers, Jr.
Legend: The actor was found dead in his Las Vegas home on Tuesday, September 28 at 8 pm by his neighbor, according to TMZ . No foul play has been suspected; pictured at the 2009 Disney D23 Expo at Anaheim Convention Center
Tommy had five lines in the play but it led to a talent agent to sign him; after he was signed, Tommy had roles in The 1956 film The Peacemaker, and TV roles in Lux Video Theatre, The Loretta Young Show, Gunsmoke and over 30 episodes of Matinee Theater.
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