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    Ken Osmond, Leave It to Beaver's Eddie Haskell, Dies at 76

    -Ken Osmond best known for his role as the troublemaker Eddie Haskell on the television comedy "Leave It to Beaver," died on Monday morning. He was 76.

    Sources tell Variety Osmond died at his Los Angeles home surrounded by family members. The cause of death is unknown.

    "He was an incredibly kind and wonderful father," Haskell's son Eric said. "He had his family gathered around him when he passed. He was loved and will be very missed."

    Henry Lane, Osmond's former partner at the Los Angeles Police Department, also confirmed the news and said he had suffered from respiratory issues.

    After "Leave it to Beaver" finished its run in 1963, Osmond returned for the telefilm "Still the Beaver" in 1983 and for the revival series "The New Leave it to Beaver." His sons on the series were played by his real-life sons Eric and Christian. He returned to the role a final time in 1997's feature film "Leave it to Beaver".

    Osmond, a native of Glendale, Calif., began his career as a child actor with his first speaking part at age 9 in the film "So Big," starring Jane Wyman and Sterling Hayden, followed by "Good Morning Miss Dove," and "Everything But the Truth." He also guest-starred on television series including "Lassie," "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet," "Wagon Train," "Fury" and "The Loretta Young Show."

    In 1957, Osmond auditioned for the the Eddie Haskell role, which was originally intended to be a guest appearance, but those involved with the show were so impressed with Osmond's portrayal that the character became a key component of the series throughout its six-season run of 234 episodes...

    Ken Osmond Dead: 'Leave It To Beaver's' Eddie Haskell Was 76 – Varietyt

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    He was a hoot. I still watch The Beaver on MeTV some mornings.

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    ...Osmond grew up in Glendale, CA and his first speaking role was in the movie "So Big." He also guest-starred on a ton of popular TV shows, including "Lassie," "Wagon Train, "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet," "The Loretta Young Show" and "Fury."

    In 1970, Osmond joined the LAPD and was an officer until he retired in 1988. During one incident, he was shot at 5 times ... 4 of the bullets hit his bulletproof vest and the fifth ricocheted off his belt buckle.

    Ken was typecast after 'Beaver,' but his other acting credits include appearances on "The Munsters" and "Petticoat Junction," plus feature films like "With Six You Get Eggroll" and "C'Mon Let's Live a Little."

    Ken was 76.


    ‘Leave It to Beaver’ Star Ken Osmond Dead at 76








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    I watch it almost daily. I'd like my grandsons to watch. They could learn from it.

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    Too young. Never knew he was a motorcycle police officer; something like CHiPs.

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    I love the Eddie character! I still watch the show when I run across it. I watch Perry Mason almost every night on Me.

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