AUGUST 21, 2015
Variety Staff
TV actress Melody Patterson, best
known for playing Wrangler Jane on “F Troop,” died Thursday at the age of 66.
Patterson died in a nursing home after multiple organ failure, according to
reports.
In addition to her starring role
on “F Troop” from 1965-1967, Patterson appeared on other television shows of
the era including “The Monkees,” “Adam-12” and “Green Acres.” She was also in a
handful of episodes of “Hawaii Five-O,” which featured her husband at the time,
James MacArthur.
Patterson also appeared in a few
films, landing roles in “The Angry Breed,” “The Cycle Savages” and “Blood and
Lace.”
Patterson’s “F Troop” co-star
Larry Storch announced her death via Facebook post, saying, “It’s with a heavy
heart that we can let you know our beloved Wrangler Jane, Melody Patterson
passed away today. Our hearts are sad today. RIP Sweet Melody. We love you.”