Washington:
Jack Lily, a famous stunt artist and actor, who worked on the piles of iconic films and TV shows, which included ‘Little House on the Prey, “Blazing Saddles, and’ Bonanja ‘, died at the age of 91.
Lily’s granddaughter, Savana Lily, confirmed his death at the Motion Picture and Television Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills, where he was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.
Lily’s career was spread over five decades, during which she worked with some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, including Clint Eastwood, Michael Landon and Mail Brooks.
His filmography includes roles among many others in ‘The Man Hu Shot Liberated Valence “,” Kat Ballu, “Three Emigos!, And” Young Guns, “.
One of the most memorable roles of Lily was on the NBC drama ‘Little House on the Prey’, one of the stunt artists and actor, where she worked in every season of the show.
According to the Hollywood reporter, he also worked as a stunt coordinator of the series and often doubles for Victor French.
Melissa Gilbert, who acted in the show, paid homage to Lily on Instagram, called him “one of my favorite people on the planet” and thanked him for teaching how to ride a horse.
Born on August 15, 1933, Hughes Springs, Texas, Lily grew up in the San Fernando Valley, where his father rented the horse in the film studio.
At the age of 14, he started his career in the entertainment industry in the form of a horse’s back on a Durango Kid film.
After serving the US Navy during the Korean War, Lily joined the Screen Actors Guild in 1955 and worked on a wide range of films and TV shows.
During her career, Lily was known for her expertise as a stunt artist and animal trainer.
He worked on several TV Western people, including ‘Gunsmooc, “Wagon Train,’ and ‘The Wild Wild West”, and even taught Billy Crystal to ride a horse for the film’ City Slick ‘.
Lily is alive by her sons, clay, clint and Ben; Five grandchildren; And six great-grandson.
His wife, Irein, who married in 1957, died in May at the age of 95.
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