Jack De Mave, Beloved ‘Lassie’ Star and Veteran Actor, Dies at 91
MACON, Ga. — Jack De Mave, celebrated for his portrayal of Forest Ranger Bob Erickson in the storied TV show “Lassie,” died in a hospice in Macon, Georgia, on January 16, 2025. Known for a robust acting career that spanned over four decades in television and theater, De Mave was 91 years old. Friends and colleagues remember De Mave as a warm and engaging personality, with a penchant for generous storytelling and a genuine love …