Actor Jon Provost, who played Timmy on “Lassie,” paid tribute to his TV mom, June Lockhart, following her death on October 23, 2025. The actress was 100 years old. See what Provost said in his touching tribute.
Jon Provost Shares Sweet Tribute to June Lockhart
On October 25, Provost took to Facebook with a touching tribute for Lockhart.
“I have some sad news, we have lost another movie and television icon, my TV mom, June Lockhart has passed. June and I worked together on ‘Lassie’ from 1958 to 1964, she truly was my second mother,” he wrote.
Provost continued, “I remember some advice June gave me early on. We were on the set and I was misbehaving a bit, being a little mischievous. June took me aside, and very firmly explained to me that we were professionals and that we had a job to do.”
He noted, “She told me that I was a young boy playing a young boy, but that one day I would be an adult, playing an adult like her. June was a true professional, with a kind heart and an open mind.”
“We kept in touch all these years after ‘Lassie’ until recently, we never missed a Birthday card, Christmas card and phone calls,” Provost added, “Love you June, and I will miss you a bunch.”
Fans Shared Their Condolences
The comments section of his post lit up with messages from fans fondly remembering Lockhart.
“That is so very sad. June was always a favorite actress for me,” one fan wrote. “Not just for her role of Timmy’s mom on ‘Lassie,’ but for her movies and other TV work. She was the best.”
Another fan noted, “Condolences to you, Jon Provost, Bill Mumy, and to June’s daughters.”
“You’re so lucky to have worked with her,” another fan commented. “I loved seeing her in ‘A Christmas Carol,’ her first acting job with her dad. Thank you for the story about her talking to you on the set. Other anecdotes are welcome if you feel up to it.”
One fan shared, “I’m sorry to hear this, Jon. She was the epitome of what a good mother was. You were very lucky to have known such a kind and lovely woman as a friend for so many years. A good role model for all of us.”
Others shared, “Her presence was a blessing. A long Earthly life is a blessing, yes … but oh, is it ever long enough?” and “She was definitely one of a kind. My deepest condolences to you and her family.”
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