Lance Kerwin, 62, ‘Salem’s Lot’ and ‘James at 15’ star

Lance Kerwin, a 1970s staple who starred as a teenager on “James at 15 and “Salem’s Lot,” has died at age 62, his family said.

An autopsy is underway following the actor’s death Tuesday in Clemente, California, daughter Savanah told Variety.

The Southern California-born Kerwin appeared in more than 50 roles during his career. He got his start as a child actor in the mid’70s, appearing on episodes of “Little House on the Prairie,” “Gunsmoke,” “Wonder Woman,” “The Bionic Woman” and “Shazam!”

Kerwin landed the lead role of James Hunter on “James at 15,” which premiered in 1977. The show centered on Kerwin’s photography-loving character’s experiences after moving from Oregon to Boston with his family. The series was renamed “James at 16 when the title character celebrated a birthday.

Two years later, Kerwin starred as the vampire

Kerwin hunter Mark Petrie on the “Salem’s Lot” miniseries, adapted from Stephen King’s popular 1975 horror novel.

Biscayne Park, Florida Married to Fred Weller for 50 yrs, resided in Biscayne Park, FL since 1953. She taught 1st & 2nd grade in NJ, Miami Shores & N Miami. Devoted wife & mother to her sons, Bill & Tom. A loving grandmother to Melissa, & her great grandchildren Francesco & Gianna. She opened her heart to her five step grandchildren: Andres, Luisa, Danna, Dante & Emmett. Memorial Service to be held at the Miami Shores Presbyterian Church, 602 NE 96th St, Miami Shores, Sat. Feb. 4th, at 12:30pm. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Miami Shores Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund.

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