Flesh and the Devil
1926
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In an unfortunate twist of events, shortly after he filmed that final episode, he died of a heart attack in real life. The episode ended up airing 8 days after Swenson passed away. Many have speculated he knew he was becoming ill and that is why he asked Michael Landon to write him out of the show.
Among his other television series, he is best known for his performance as Lars Hanson in NBC's Little House on the Prairie. He appeared in 40 episodes of the show from 1974 to 1978. Voice acting. Swenson also worked as a voice actor. He voiced the character of Merlin in Walt Disney's 1963 animated classic, The Sword in the Stone.
At the end of the episode, Laura Ingalls does a voice-over and states that Lars Hanson died 4 months after the Ingalls returned to Walnut Grove. While it’s not said specifically that his death was caused by the stroke he had months earlier, it is highly likely that his death was the result of the stroke he suffered, especially because strokes ...
Lars Hansen, portrayed by Karl Swenson, is a character featured in the beloved television series “Little House on the Prairie.”. As the founder of Walnut Grove and its leading citizen, Lars’ character represents wisdom, leadership, and compassion.
Lars Hanson. Actor: The Saga of Gösta Berling. Lars Hanson was born on 26 July 1886 in Gothenburg, Västra Götalands län, Sweden. He was an actor, known for The Saga of Gösta Berling (1924), Captain Salvation (1927) and The Scarlet Letter (1926). He was married to Karin Molander. He died on 8 April 1965 in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden.
Lars Hanson. Highest Rated: 100% The Wind (1928) Lowest Rated: 70% The Divine Woman (1928) Birthday: Jul 26, 1886. Birthplace: Gothenburg, Sweden. Handsome, expressive Swedish actor who came to...
Lars Hanson was born in Sweden in 1886. He established a successful film and stage career in his home country before moving to Hollywood in the 1920s. Hanson first caught the attention of American filmmakers with his role in the Swedish film, The Saga of Gosta Berling (1924).
