Why Did Landon Leave Little House

In 1984, Landon told The New York Times why he and the network decided to end the show. One reason was partly because of declining ratings, and the other had to do with Melissa Gilbert’s Laura. “I didn’t think a married woman should still be coming to her father for advice,” he said.

What happened to Michael Landon on Little House on the Prairie?

Michael Landon, star of Little House on the Prairie, died from liver and pancreatic cancer in 1991. He vowed to fight the disease but succumbed to the illness not long after his diagnosis.

Did Karen Grassle get along with Michael Landon?

Grassle says she was able to reconcile with Landon shortly before he passed away. “We did have many, many good, good times together. So I was very glad we got to have a very friendly telephone conversation,” Grassle. “It was a very good connection and thank heaven.”