Jay North, "Dennis the Menace" Star, Dies

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Jay North, child star of ‘Dennis the Menace’ sitcom, dies at 73

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Jay North was 8 when he burst to fame in 1959 as the titular protagonist of “ Dennis the Menace’s ” CBS comedy based on the comic strip by Hank Ketcham .

In a 1993 interview, Mr. North alleged that his aunt abused him, physically as well as emotionally.

Mr. North had final role in 2003 film “ Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star’s Last Child Star .

He endured profound psychological struggle later in life, isolating himself from the world.

He said the suicide in 1990 of Rusty Hamer , a child actor on “ The Danny Thomas Show ” persuaded him to seek therapy.

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