Former Celebrities: Find Out Why They Gave Up Stardom

Published on 07/22/2021
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Tommy Rettig

Tommy is well-known for his role as Lassie’s best friend. He co-starred with another former child actor, Tony Dow, in the mid-1960s television teen soap opera Never Too Young, and recorded the song of the same name with the group The TR-4. He looked for other acting opportunities after the show ended, but he was unsatisfied. He went on to become a software engineer and worked with computers until 1996 when he died.

Tommy Rettig

Tommy Rettig

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Mackenzie Rosman

Mackenzie Rosman is best known for her role in the TV show 7th Heaven as Ruthie Camden. She was on the show for the majority of her childhood and adolescence. She is a dedicated philanthropist in addition to acting. She is most active as the chairwoman of Curefinders, a charity that aids cystic fibrosis children.

Mackenzie Rosman

Mackenzie Rosman

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