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Mar 7, 2023 · On-screen, Ellen Corby and Will Geer played Grandma and Grandpa Walton, but both were actually gay, with Ellen Corby gay in real life, protecting their careers.
- ‘The Waltons’: Will Geer And Ellen Corby’s Failing Health ...
Ellen Corby received potentially life-saving help from her...
- ‘The Waltons’: Will Geer And Ellen Corby’s Failing Health ...
Jan 9, 2021 · Ellen Corby and Will Geer | CBS via Getty Images. Corby died in 1999 but her costars still remember her to this day. The Waltons cast reunited for Stars in the House to raise money for The...
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Oct 6, 2021 · After meeting Will Geer, the man who portrayed grandpa in "The Waltons," the duo became lovers even though Geer was a public figure with a wife and three children. Their relationship revolved around their mutual sexual and political interests.
Dec 15, 2023 · Stella Luchetta is widely known for being the friend of critically acclaimed actress Ellen Corby, who famously played Grandma Walton in the hit drama series, "The Waltons," alongside Michael Learned, Ralph Waite, and Will Geer, who played Grandpa Walton.
Jan 14, 2021 · Ellen Corby received potentially life-saving help from her TV husband Will Geer. However, Esther would actually outlive Zebulon. After filming season six, Geer actually passed away in 1978.
Geer married actress Herta Ware in 1934; they had three children, Kate Geer, Thad Geer, and actress Ellen Geer. Ware also had a daughter, Melora Marshall, who was an actress, from another marriage. Although he and Ware divorced in 1954, they remained close for the rest of their lives.
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According to Michael Learned, who played Olivia Walton, Will Geer (Zebulon Walton, her husband in the series) may have saved her life. When she failed to show up for work, Geer immediately suspected something was wrong as Corby was a true professional who was never late.