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First married in 1963 at age 21, the union lasted until 1969, producing one son, Jesse. A second marriage in 1972, turning drug-free, and a return to the stage were all cut short when deWilde was killed in a motor vehicle accident at age 30.
The couple had a son, Jesse, before divorcing in 1969. He married Janice Gero in April 1972, three months before his death. Death. On July 6, 1972, while in Colorado for a Denver stage production of Butterflies Are Free, at the Elitch Theatre, deWilde was killed in a traffic accident in the Denver suburb of Lakewood.
He was such a great guy and a great father to his son Jesse. Unfortunately he was killed in 1972 on a wet night on a highway in Colorado where he was doing "Butterflies Are Free" in a local theatre. But he really got his act together and was a happy guy.
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Jul 7, 1972 · LAKEWOOD, Colo. July 6 (AP)—Brandon de Wilde, the former child actor, died this evening as a result of injuries suffered earlier in a traffic acci dent in this Denver suburb. He was 30...
Sep 24, 2023 · Jesse Dewilde is a celebrity child, best recognized for being the son of late American theatre actor, Brandon deWilde. Unlike his father, Jesse Dewilde is not interested in enjoying popularity because he maintains a private life. In this article, we are going to discuss early life, family, siblings, education, profession, net worth, love life ...
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DeWilde was driving to Colorado General Hospital to visit his wife, who had recently undergone surgery, when he crashed his camper van on West 6th Avenue in Lakewood, Colorado. He was fatally injured in the accident and passed away soon after arriving at the hospital.
