Lance Kerwin Cause of Death

Lance Kerwin, best known for his roles in the TV miniseries “Salem’s Lot” and other notable series throughout the 1970s, passed away on January 24, 2023, according to his talent agent John Boitano. He was 62.

There was no mention of his cause of death. Lance Kerwin began his career in television shows such as “Little House on the Prairie,” “Wonder Woman,” and “The Bionic Woman.”

He also appeared in several “ABC After School Specials,” an anthology series aimed at kids and teens that also featured Jodie Foster.

Throughout the 1970s, the Southern California native was a thriving teen actor, and he starred as Ramey Holvak in “The Family Holvak,” a TV series about a reverend struggling to support his family in the 1930s.

He also appeared in the 1977 coming-of-age drama “James at 15,” which was notable for its authentic depiction of teen life in a way that was uncommon on television at the time.

Lance Kerwin later appeared in “Salem’s Lot,” Tobe Hooper’s 1979 TV adaptation of Stephen King’s novel. In the CBS miniseries, he portrayed young Mark Petrie, who helps defend his town against evil vampires.

His work on the cult-favourite miniseries earned him invitations to horror conventions on a regular basis.