Tommy Kirk, known for his starring role in Disney classic Old Yeller, dies at 79

Tommy Kirk, known for his starring role in Disney classic Old Yeller, dies at 79


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.

Tommy played Travis Coates in the Disney classic film about a boy and his beloved dog. 

RIP: 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 by his neighbor and no foul play has been suspected, according to TMZ. Tommy pictured with co-star Dorothy McGuire in the 1957 film Old Yeller

In addition to the 1957 now classic film Old Yeller, Tommy also played leading roles in Swiss Family Robinson, The Shaggy Dog and The Misadventures of Merlin Jones.

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