Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 03/01/2026 9:00am

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**Today in SCV History (March 1, 2012): Actor and Director Jerome “Jerry” Courtland Dies at 85 in Santa Clarita**
Jerome “Jerry” Courtland, a veteran television actor and director who later lived in Valencia, died of heart disease at his Santa Clarita home on March 1, 2012, at age 85. Discovered as a teenager and signed by Columbia Pictures, he went on to act in films and popular Western TV series before directing episodes of major shows such as *Dynasty* and *The Love Boat*, and co-producing Disney’s *Pete’s Dragon*. Courtland is survived by his wife, children and extended family.

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