Died unexpectedly just after making a public appearance at the Grand National Roadster Show in Pomona, California.
His parents and five children survived him.
For many years, he performed as a Mexican or Native American boy in television westerns such as "Rawhide," "Bonanza" and "Gunsmoke".
Before his death, he had one grandson who has survived him.
In May 2007, he appeared at the third annual weekend-long celebration of the movie in Petaluma, California, along with other American Graffiti cast members. Some of the film's exteriors were shot in Petaluma.
Was a longtime Burbank resident.
Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend, Specifically: Ashes given to his father.