'Little House on...' actor Richard Bull dead

Calabasas (California), Feb 5 (IANS) Actor Richard Bull, best known for his performance as Nels Oleson in "Little House on the Prairie", passed away here aged 89.

Bull died Feb 3 but the cause of death has not been revealed yet, reports dailymail.co.uk.

His former co-star Melissa Gilbert, who played protagonist Laura Ingalls Wilder in "Little House on the Prairie", tweeted her condolences along with a photo of him.

"This man will be missed", the 49-year-old actress posted.

"Goodbye Richard working with you was such a joy but nearly as joyful as being your friend," she added.

Bull is survived by his actress-wife Barbara Collentine.