‘I love you so much’: Melissa Gilbert pays heartfelt tribute to her ‘pa’ Michael Landon on his birthday
Melissa Gilbert, 59, and the late Michael Landon worked together in the iconic ‘Little House on the Prairie’
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Melissa Gilbert shared the sweetest photos with the late Michael Landon to remember him on October 31, which was his birthday.
The actress played Landon’s daughter on the iconic show ‘Little House on the Prairie’.
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‘Happy birthday to my mentor’
Posting the pictures on her Instagram account, she wrote, “Happy birthday to my mentor, my teacher, my friend, my Pa. I love you so much. xo, Your Halfpint.”
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The social media share received a lot of love from people online as a user commented, “There’s still nothing like Little House on the Prairie. Still watch every episode.”
Another user wrote, “We sure could use Charles Ingalls in the world today and the man who portrayed him so beautifully, Michael Landon. Miss him. ❤️🕯️”
“I love this. You two had such a special bond. I just listened to your podcast talking about the show with your husband. I really enjoyed it,” a third shared.
Someone added, “Just rewatched The Lord is my Shepherd last week and sobbed yet again. The love between you two just radiates from the television. So precious ❤️ Happy heavenly birthday Pa!”
Melissa Gilbert on Landon's 'remarkable legacy’
This is not the first time Gilbert has fondly remembered her on-screen dad, who died in July 1991.
In July 2021, she said, “Today marks the 30th anniversary of the passing of this extraordinary man. He touched so many lives with his talent, humor, integrity, compassion, and heart.”
The former president of the Screen Actors Guild also added, “What a remarkable legacy he created, not only through is beautiful work, but through his beautiful family.”
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The post left fans emotional.
A fan shared, “I love our little farm and the warm characters, especially Laura and Charles. I have never met him personally and the character in the movie is not the same as the person in reality, but everyone wants such a father and husband."
“It's an illusion, but a beautiful one," they added. "I could still watch the series today. Dear Melissa, you played a wonderful role and co-wrote television history. It's something very special. I hope you also have loved people by your side in real life and are healthy. This is the most important thing. Everything else is an addition.”
Another fan stated, “Can't believe he has been gone this long always loved the show.”
