‘Little House on the Prairie’ Cast Remembers a Beloved Family Member

Little House on the Prairie’ Community Remembers Victor French Jr.

The extended family of Little House on the Prairie is mourning the passing of Victor French Jr., son of Victor French, whose portrayal of Mr. Edwards left a lasting mark on generations of viewers.

The news, shared on April 6 through the show’s 50th Anniversary Podcast, was received with a quiet heaviness by those who had come to know Victor Jr. not only through his father’s legacy, but through his own presence among fans and cast.

Born in 1960, Victor French Jr. chose a path that kept him connected to something many would have found difficult to carry—the memory of a widely loved public figure.