Lory Patrick, the American actress who appeared in numerous television westerns during the 1960s, has died at the age of 92.
The performer passed away peacefully on January 26 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, according to her family.
Ms Patrick was the widow of Dean Jones, the beloved Disney star known for his roles in That Darn Cat!, The Love Bug and The Shaggy D.A.
The couple were married for 42 years until Mr Jones's death from Parkinson's disease in September 2015, when he was 84.
Lory Patrick in Bonanza
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Her first marriage was to science fiction author Harlan Ellison, with the pair wedding and divorcing in 1966. Ms Patrick was the second of Mr Ellison's five wives.
Following her husband's death, Ms Patrick relocated from Tarzana, California, to Gettysburg to be closer to family.
Ms Patrick enjoyed a prolific television career, featuring in more than 70 series before stepping away from acting in the late 1960s.
She secured a contract with Universal Studios and was cast as schoolteacher Tina Swenson in NBC's Tales of Wells Fargo, appearing in 15 episodes during the western's sixth and final season alongside Dale Robertson.
Dean Jones and Lory Patrick in 1997
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The actress also made appearances in Wagon Train, Bonanza, Dr. Kildare, The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, and Alcoa Presents with Fred Astaire.
On the big screen, Ms Patrick featured in the 1964 beach film Surf Party and the musical comedy How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.
Notably, she also penned scripts for Bonanza, an uncommon achievement for women working in television at that time.
Born Loretta Basham on April 8, 1933 in Beckley, West Virginia, Ms Patrick graduated from Oak Hill High School before embarking on a modelling career.
Lory Patrick in Journey To Terror, 1967
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She initially worked as a model in Detroit before moving to New York City, where she found work in television commercials and secured a position on the NBC game show Split Personality.
Her move to Los Angeles proved pivotal, as she landed an appearance on The Loretta Young Show shortly after arriving.
Universal Studios signed her in 1961, and she adopted the stage name Lory Patrick for her professional work.
The studio cast her opposite Dale Robertson in Tales of Wells Fargo, where her character resided on a San Francisco ranch neighbouring that of Robertson's Jim Hardie.
Lory Patrick and Michael Landon in Bonanza in 1959
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After leaving acting behind, Ms Patrick continued her creative work as a writer for television and film projects, whilst also serving as a columnist for a writers' magazine.
Under her married name Lory Basham Jones, she authored the devotional book Hearing God in 1993, which later received a 2000 Excellence in Print Award.
In 1984, she directed the stage production St. John in Exile, which starred her husband Dean Jones and toured nationally. The play was subsequently adapted into a 1986 film with Mr Jones reprising his role.
Ms Patrick is survived by her three children, Caroline, Deanna and Michael, along with eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.