Rusty Hamer

Rusty Hamer's Death

Born (Birthday) February 15, 1947

Death Date January 18, 1990

Age of Death 42 years

Cause of Death Suicide

Place of Death DeRidder, Louisiana, United States

Profession TV Actor

The TV actor Rusty Hamer died at the age of 42. Here is all you want to know and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

Most well known for his childhood portrayal of Rusty Williams in the 1950s sitcom The Danny Thomas Show, he is also remembered for his guest spots on The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, Green Acres, and Shower of Stars.

He began his screen acting career when he was just five years old.

After leaving Hollywood, he worked on a Gulf of Mexico oil rig and later became a cook.

How did Rusty Hamer die?

On January 18, 1990, Hamer died at age 42 of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head in DeRidder, Louisiana.