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2005-12-30 08:25:30 UTC
BILLY HUGHES JR. Died Dec. 20, 2005
Former child actor Billy Hughes died at age 57. Mr. Hughes appeared in
numerous films and TV shows during the 1960s. Among his many film
credits are "Ole Rex," "Stakeout," "Posse From Hell," "My Six Loves,"
"Five Card Stud" and "Smoke In The Wind." Mr. Hughes appeared in a
number of TV shows including "Lassie," "The Detectives," "Shirley
Temple Theatre," "Gunsmoke," "General Hospital," "The Rifleman," "Dr.
Kildare," "Wagon Train," "Ben Casey," "77 Sunset Strip," "The Twilight
Zone" and "Leave It To Beaver." Mr. Hughes was the son of prolific
stuntman Bill Hughes Sr. Mr. Hughes Sr. worked with Sam Peckinpah on
"The Wild Bunch" and "Convoy." Mr. Hughes uncle is respected veteran
stuntman Whitey Hughes. Mr. Hughes had recently finished writing a
screenplay with writing partner David Sorenson. Mr. Sorenson shared his
memories of his friend with me: "He was noted as a very intense child
actor who always gave the best, and it showed. I had the privilege of
not only being his friend, but a co-writer as well. We had just
finished a screenplay together. It was suppose to be our first of many
to come. Everyone that met Billy always noted his humble and giving
spirit. A huge loss for everyone."
Former child actor Billy Hughes died at age 57. Mr. Hughes appeared in
numerous films and TV shows during the 1960s. Among his many film
credits are "Ole Rex," "Stakeout," "Posse From Hell," "My Six Loves,"
"Five Card Stud" and "Smoke In The Wind." Mr. Hughes appeared in a
number of TV shows including "Lassie," "The Detectives," "Shirley
Temple Theatre," "Gunsmoke," "General Hospital," "The Rifleman," "Dr.
Kildare," "Wagon Train," "Ben Casey," "77 Sunset Strip," "The Twilight
Zone" and "Leave It To Beaver." Mr. Hughes was the son of prolific
stuntman Bill Hughes Sr. Mr. Hughes Sr. worked with Sam Peckinpah on
"The Wild Bunch" and "Convoy." Mr. Hughes uncle is respected veteran
stuntman Whitey Hughes. Mr. Hughes had recently finished writing a
screenplay with writing partner David Sorenson. Mr. Sorenson shared his
memories of his friend with me: "He was noted as a very intense child
actor who always gave the best, and it showed. I had the privilege of
not only being his friend, but a co-writer as well. We had just
finished a screenplay together. It was suppose to be our first of many
to come. Everyone that met Billy always noted his humble and giving
spirit. A huge loss for everyone."