It is a sad moment for the world as the "Love Bug" Star Dean Jones Dies at the age of 84. The known actor with his boyish looks will soon be missed his followers and fans alike.
The death of Dean Jones left a mark in the world. His all-American manner made him Disney's favorite young actor for such light hearted films as "That Darn Cat!" and "The Love Bug" as stated in a post by Fox. Dean Jones died of Parkinson's disease and was known to battle the disease for such a time. According to an article published by NBC, "Jones also had roles in five Broadway shows and appeared in numerous television series and specials. He appeared in 46 films over the course of his career." His acting career has left him with many legacies. Fox further stated that "Jones' long association with The Walt Disney Co. began after he received an unexpected call from Walt Disney himself, who praised his work on the TV show "Ensign O'Toole," noting it had "some good closing sequences."
Jones, was a Navy man before landing a title role in the 1962 sitcom. Released in 1965, it would become the first among the 10 Disney films Jones would in his acting career. He was successful in his acting career in the long run that he was indicted in the Disney Legends Hall of Fame in the year 1995. Looking at the past events of his life, Dean Carroll Jones left his hometown of Decatur, Alabama, at the age of 15. He is sustained his needs by picking up cotton and cutting timber till he landed an occupation as a singer in a New Orleans nightclub. His life a mixture of hardships and success. According to the previous post by NBC, "Jones is survived by his wife, writer Lory Basham Jones; three children, Caroline Jones, Deanna Demaree and Michael Pastick; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren."
