- The Waltons actor Morgan Stevens passed away
- A week later, his cause of death is confirmed
- He died at the age of 70
Sadly, we lost actor Morgan Stevens back on Jan. 26. At the time, TMZ reported that Stevens was found dead in his home and that natural causes were suspected in the death. Now there is confirmation.
Morgan Stevens: This was his cause of death
People has announced that Stevens died of natural causes, brought on by arteriosclerosis cardiovascular disease. The news came from the Coroner's Office in LA County.
Per the Mayo Clinic, arteriosclerosis "occurs when the blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients from your heart to the rest of your body (arteries) become thick and stiff — sometimes restricting blood flow to your organs and tissues."
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Morgan Stevens was 70 years old. He was found lifeless in his home in LA on Jan. 26. A concerned neighbour had contacted police for a wellness check, and that's when they found him.
Remembering The Waltons actor Morgan Stevens
Stevens was known for playing "Paul Northridge" on The Waltons. The character was the son of a local lumberman, and he married the daughter "Erin Walton" (Mary Elizabeth McDonough) in one of the reunion movies.
Morgan Stevens also had the parts of "David Reardon" on Fame and "Nick Diamond" on Melrose Place.
Elsewhere, he was seen in episodes of MacGyver, Magnum P.I., Murder, She Wrote, and Quincy M.E. His final role came in a 1999 episode of Walker, Texas Ranger.
May he rest in peace.
