The Heartbreaking Choice: Why Michael Landon’s Ex-Wife Refused to Attend His Funeral

Michael Landon rose to fame through his iconic roles as Cartwright in Bonanza and Charles Ingalls in Little House on the Prairie.

At his funeral in 1991, which was attended by over 500 people, including a former U.S. President, one notable absence was his second wife, Lynn Noe.

Many were surprised by Lynn Noe’s decision not to attend her ex-husband’s funeral. So, what led her to stay home?

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Michael Landon’s journey to stardom was remarkable. Born on October 31, 1936, he ventured to Hollywood as a teenager, paving the way for his successful acting career. A chance encounter at a gas station where he worked would alter the course of his life forever.

Michael Landon – marriage to Lynn Noe

Michael Landon’s portrayal of Charles Ingalls in Little House on the Prairie remains one of the most iconic in American television history. The series, adapted from the children’s novels by Laura Ingalls Wilder, was a massive hit, propelling Michael to immense popularity among American viewers.

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