Legal secretary Dodie Levy-Fraser rose to popularity as the ex-wife of late American actor, writer, director, and producer Michael Landon. He became famous for his roles as Little Joe Cartwright in Bonanza, Charles Ingalls in Little House on the Prairie, and Jonathan Smith in Highway to Heaven. He was also on the cover of TV Guide 22 times, second only to Lucille Ball. 

Early Life of Dodie Levy-Fraser

On March 16, 1933, Dodie Levy-Fraser was born in New York City, New York, in the United States of America. Her sun sign was Pisces. She used to celebrate her birthday on the 16th of March every year.  Nissim Levy was the name of her father.

Her mother’s name was Victoria “Dora” Samuel Levy. She grew up with two older siblings. She was the youngest in the family. Mary Levy Rugraffe and Solomon Isaac “Solly” Levy are the names of her elder siblings. In the year 1989 Mary passed away. By nationality, she held American citizenship and was of Caucasian ethnic background. She had a belief in Christianity.

Husbands of Dodie Levy-Fraser

Dodie had married thrice in her life. Dodie was in a marital relationship with her long-term boyfriend Micheal Landon. By profession, he was an American actor, writer, director, and producer. The couple exchanged their marriage vows on Mar 11, 1956, in a low-key wedding ceremony.

When Micheal was working in the film industry he fell in love with Marjorie Lynn Noe. He was still in a conjugal relationship with Dodie at that time. After some time he left his first wife for his new woman Marjorie. After that Dodie decided to sign the divorce paper. In December 1962 their divorce paper was final.

Other Marriages of Dodie Levy-Fraser

Dodi was previously in a marital relationship with her first husband. Sadly their relationship didn’t last long as her husband dies soon after their marriage.

Children of Dodie Levy-Fraser

Mark Landon is the name of Dodie’s son from her previous marriage. He was born on October 1, 1948. Dodie and her ex-husband Michael adopted a son Josh Fraser Landon as an infant.

Net Worth of Dodie Levy-Fraser’s Ex-husband

Dodie’s net worth was around $500 thousand at the time of her death. The main source of her income was her successful career as a Legal secretary. Her late ex-husband Michael Landon had a whopping amount of net worth.

According to the celebrity net worth, he had an estimated net worth of $40 million at the time of his death. The main source of his income was his professional career as an American actor, writer, director, and producer.

Dodie Levy-Fraser’s Death

On 5th July 1994, Dodie Levy-Fraser passed away at the age of 61, in Palm Springs, Riverside County, California. The reason behind her death is still a big mystery. Dodie’s dead body was put at Home of Peace Memorial Park, in the Cemetery in East Los Angeles.

Micheal Landon’s Death and Injury

Landon began to suffer from a severe headache while he was on a skiing vacation in Utah on April 2, 1991. After some time he had been diagnosed with a particularly aggressive form of pancreatic cancer known as exocrine adenocarcinoma.

When Landon was at the age of 54 he died in Malibu, California on July 1, 1991. His dead body was interred in a private family mausoleum at Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery, in Culver City, California.

Micheal Landon’s Career

• Micheal Landon began his career in the entertainment field.
• At first, he appeared in the television series Telephone Time.

  

• Then he released the song “Gimme a Little Kiss (Will “Ya” Huh)”/ “Be Patient With Me” in the year 1957.

FAQs of Dodie Levy-Fraser

How did Dodie Levy-Fraser’s son Mark Landon die?

Her son Mark was found dead at his house located in West Hollywood on 11th May 2009. He died at the age of 60. The reason behind his death is still missing. His dead body was buried at the Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery in Culver City, California.

Who are Dodie Levy-Fraser’s children?

Dodie Levy-Fraser’s children’s names are Mark Landon and Josh Fraser Landon.

What is Dodie Levy-Fraser famous for?

Dodie Levy-Fraser is famous as the ex-wife of the late American actor, writer, director, and producer Michael Landon.