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Little House Star Dean Butler Mourns Mother's Death
20 Aug
Summary
- Dean Butler's mother, Marianna, passed away at age 91.
- The actor shared a touching tribute to his mother on Instagram.
- Fans of Little House on the Prairie offered strong support.
Dean Butler, who portrayed Almanzo Wilder in the iconic television series Little House on the Prairie, is mourning the recent passing of his mother, Marianna Moore Butler. She died at the age of 91. Butler shared the sad news on Instagram on August 18, accompanied by a formal family photograph taken less than a year prior, celebrating her 90th birthday on December 14, 2025.
In his touching tribute, Butler emphasized his mother's foundational role in shaping his character and values. He stated that qualities recognized by producers when casting him originated deeply from her. He lovingly described her as his spirit, conscience, and friend, proclaiming she embodied the best of him. Fans of Little House on the Prairie have rallied around the actor, offering widespread support and expressing admiration for his mother's evident influence.
