1960’s TV star Lory Patrick died at the age of 92. The actress began her career as a model and commercial actress in the 1950s, but soon became a leading lady with her role in the show, Tales of Wells Fargo. Patrick was best known for appearing in more than 70 TV productions, including her best-known roles in Tales of Wells Fargo, Wagon Train, and Bonanza. She was also a star on the silver screen, with supporting roles in How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and Surf Party. A relentless creative, Patrick also directed the original production of the play St. John in Exile in 1984, which has had an enduring legacy as it was turned into a film shortly after her directorial debut. Later in her life, Patrick chose to step back from acting and worked as a prolific magazine columnist, author, and TV writer, which stemmed from her early start writing for Bonanza. The actress was married to fellow actor Dean Jones. She leaves behind a large family, including her two daughters, Caroline Jones and Deanna Demaree, son Michael Pastick, three siblings, eight grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren.
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