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Child Actor Dennis Rush, TV Veteran, Dies at 74
15 May
Summary
- Actor Dennis Rush, known for classic TV, has passed away.
- He appeared in shows like "Wagon Train" and "Gunsmoke."
- His final acting credit was in Disney's "Follow Me, Boys!"
Actor Dennis Rush, who graced numerous classic television series during the late 1950s and 1960s, has died. His longtime friend, actor Keith Thibodeaux, announced his passing on Facebook, with Thibodeaux also confirming to The Hollywood Reporter that Rush died on May 9, 2026, at the age of 74.
Born in California in 1951, Rush's acting career began early. His first screen credit was in the 1957 film "Man of a Thousand Faces." He went on to appear in popular shows such as "Wagon Train," "Laramie," "Gunsmoke," "Perry Mason," "The Lucy Show," and "Alfred Hitchcock Presents."
Rush's final credited acting role was in the 1966 Disney film "Follow Me, Boys!" He was diagnosed with leukemia last month, and Thibodeaux shared that he had been able to pray with Rush recently at an Andy Griffith festival.
