Lee Aker, boy star of Rin Tin Tin, has died at 77: He ended up alone and indigent. Paul Petersen is attempting to arrange a proper burial for him since he was a veteran.

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Lee Aker, boy star of Rin Tin Tin, has died at 77.

Apr 15, 2021 12:37:14 #

SteveR Loc: Michigan

He ended up alone and indigent. Paul Petersen is attempting to arrange a proper burial for him since he was a veteran.

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/lee-aaker-dies-adventures-rin-024010994.html?soc_src=social-sh&soc_trk=fb&tsrc=fb

Apr 15, 2021 12:40:22 #

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

SteveR wrote:

Sad

Apr 15, 2021 16:27:21 #

Beowulf Loc: Aquidneck Island, RI

Very sad to hear this. I remember the series well, and Rusty's iconic call, "Yo, Rinny!' I'm glad that funeral arrangements are in the works.

Apr 16, 2021 08:06:42 #

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

PixelStan77 wrote:

Sad

Yes. Very sad. Child actors from the past did not always get a fair share.

Apr 16, 2021 09:33:02 #

Bull Schmidt

remember him well. one of my heroes. hopefully VFW and American Legion can help.IT IS A SHAME THAT ALL BILLIONS OF DOLLARS MOVIE TV INDUSTRY HAVE THEY CAN NOT HELP WITH THERE FORGOTTEN HEROES. Pfc schmidt

Apr 16, 2021 10:14:07 #

Burtzy Loc: Bronx N.Y. & Simi Valley, CA

How very sad. Even today I recall his "Yo Rinty!" It was one of my favorite shows in the 1950's. As a ten year old Cub Scout I visited the Fort Apache sets in "Corriganville" in Simi Valley, CA, where the show was filmed. And today, I live within walking distance of what is now "Corriganville Park. The sets are long gone, but the fond memories remain. Rest In Peace Lee Aaker.

Apr 16, 2021 11:05:41 #

Bushpilot Loc: Minnesota

A sad story, I remember that show so well. I am the same age, and am getting a rescue German Shepherd at the end of this month.

Apr 16, 2021 13:46:49 #

Brucej67 Loc: Cary, NC

And the song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAtFIdNYjGY

Apr 16, 2021 13:48:50 #

Brucej67 Loc: Cary, NC

And the song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAtFIdNYjGY

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