Ken Weatherwax, Pugsley on ‘The Addams Family,’ Dies at 59

Actor Ken Weatherwax has died at the age of 59 following a heart attack, according to TMZ.

A woman saying she is Weatherwax’s niece posted the news on Facebook.

Weatherwax is best known for playing Pugsley Addams on the original “Addams Family” television series, later voicing the character in the animated series and playing Pugsley Sr. in TV movie, “Halloween with the New Addams Family.”

The actor later worked behind the camera as a grip and set builder, frequently making appearances at “Addams Family” fan and tribute events.

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