Land of the Lost star Spencer Milligan has died. The actor, who starred as Rick Marshall in the first two series of the 1970s children’s TV show, died aged 86.
His onscreen son Wesley Eure, who played Will on the American programme, paid tribute to Milligan on Facebook, writing in a post on behalf of co-stars Kathy Coleman and Phillip Paley, who played Holly and Cha-Ka respectively.
He said: ‘Kathy, Phil and I are heartbroken to announce our dear friend and TV dad, Spencer Milligan, has died. ‘We heard rumours but today we got the sad confirmation.
‘For many of us, and Spencer’s many fans, he was the perfect dad. We loved his kindness, talent and huge sense of humour. ‘We are just processing this news and will post more in the coming days.
‘Our hearts go out to his lovely wife and Spencer’s many friends and family. ‘He was a very private man who lived a wonderful life away from the world of Hollywood. ‘Our loss is great…. Rest in peace my dear, dear Papa!’
