Old Yeller’ star Kevin Corcoran dies of cancer at 66

AP ^ | October 7, 2015 | Lynn Elber

[Dacula]

Kevin Corcoran, who starred as a child actor in the classic movie "Old Yeller" and switched to behind-the-camera work as a producer on "The Shield" and other TV series, has died. He was 66.

[biggerten]

You better quit rockin’ my dog!

Rockin’ meant something different in those days......

[buckeye49]

I called my grandkids mom one evening and I could hear the oldest boy sobbing his heart out. I asked her what was wrong with him. She said “ he just got done watching Old Yeller” He was about 7 at the time.

[llmc1]

This is a neat seven-minute video about Disney live-action films. It includes an interview with a mature Kevin Corcoran (around 4:38).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OycahZyo9vA

[Gator113]

Thank you for the memories, Moochie......and RIP.

[right way right]

Yeah, I watched it once...never again.

[abb]

“Yes, Mama. But he was my dog. I’ll do it.”

[Sioux-san]

I am 68, so was a bit older- gut wrenching sobs. Was Kevin in Corkie and White Shadow?

[ken5050]

He was 66. First diagnosed with colorectal cancer 5 years ago.

Any male, over the age of 40-50 who doesn't have a sigmoidpscopy..is just plain nuts..Despite all the jokes, it's not that bad..the prep is the worst part..and even better, if it's a clean test, and if there is no family history..you're OK for another 10 years.

OK, all you guy FReepers...fess up..and, like the FReepathon, let's "get 'er done!"

[PGalt]

Thanks for the post; pic. Old Yeller - one of my all-time favorite movies. Condolences to family and friends of Kevin Corcoran.

[Gator113]

I want my youth back so bad. I hate this place I live in now.

[Road Warrior ‘04]

The consummate Disney kid! RIP

[BlueLancer]

Drummer Boy of Shiloh
Back when Disney made good movies ...

[Road Warrior ‘04]

Old Yeller was a beautiful and moving movie
Yes it was and when I watched it as a kid, I cried at the end........

Raise your hand if you didn't. Hands? Hands? Hands? No hands raised! Everyone cried at the end.

[Ruy Dias de Bivar]

I saw it as an adult and cried.

I also saw THE YEARLING as a kid and cried.

I had to put a wonderful dog down a few months ago. I called my family and we all cried.

[Larry Lucido]

RIP

[Hot Tabasco]

I watched it once...never again.

Nor I........

[llevrok]

also Moochie of the Little League. This guy was a Disney work horse as a kid.

[Hot Tabasco]

we’re getting older...

Yea, we sure are. But at least we had the opportunity to see the best movies ever produced..............

[Starstruck]

RIP, “Moochie”.Spin and Marty.

[llmc1]

Yep, I know what you mean.