The first Lassie, a collie named Pal, died in 1958 at the age of 18, from natural causes. Eleven generations of his offspring have appeared in Lassie productions for TV and film between 1954 and 1999.
The most recent Lassie, a dog nicknamed Mason, appeared in the 2005 movie and is still living in 2011.
Some sad news, Mason died unexpectedly Thanksgiving morning, November 22, 2012
The first dog to play Lassie was a male dog named Pal. Pal played Lassie in Lassie Come Home, six other movies, and two television pilots.
Pal retired after 11 years in the industry, and his son, Lassie Jr., stepped in to play the part of Lassie thereafter.
From 1954 to 1958, Pal lived with his trainer, Rudd Weatherwax. He buried him on his ranch.
Lassie - 1954 Lassie's Interlude - 17.1 was released on: USA: 20 September 1970
Lassie - 1954 Lassie and the Calf - 8.34 was released on: USA: 13 May 1962
Lassie - 1954 Lassie's Decision 5-10 was released on: USA: 9 November 1958
Lassie - 1954 Sale of Lassie 1-13 was released on: USA: 5 December 1954
Lassie - 1954 Lassie's Interlude 17-1 was released on: USA: 20 September 1970
The original dog that played the "Lassie" character, was named Pal and he died in 1958. There have been many Lassie's since then.
Lassie Goodbread-Black died on 1996-05-11.
In the popular fictional series and movies featuring Lassie, the beloved Collie dog, Lassie does not die. Lassie is a fictional character created by Eric Knight, and the stories typically revolve around her adventures and heroics. While there have been different versions and adaptations of the Lassie character over the years, the character is typically portrayed as enduring and courageous, but her stories do not typically depict her death.
There were several dogs that played the part of Lassie over the years. The first one, named Pal, was born on June 4, 1940 and died in June of 1958.
Lassie - 1954 Lassie's Vanity - 3.19 was released on: USA: 13 January 1957
Lassie - 1954 Lassie's Day - 3.23 was released on: USA: 10 February 1957
Lassie - 1954 Lassie's Interlude - 17.1 was released on: USA: 20 September 1970
Lassie - 1954 Lassie and the Calf - 8.34 was released on: USA: 13 May 1962
Pal has: Played Lassie in "Lassie Come Home" in 1943. Played Bill aka Duke in "Courage of Lassie" in 1946. Played Larry in "My Brother Talks to Horses" in 1947. Played Lassie in "Hills of Home" in 1948. Played Lassie in "Challenge to Lassie" in 1949. Played Lassie in "The Sun Comes Up" in 1949. Played Shep in "The Painted Hills" in 1951. Played Lassie in "Lassie" in 1954. Played Lassie in "50 Greatest TV Animals" in 2003.
Lassie was a Collie.
Lassie - 1954 Lassie's Day 3-23 was released on: USA: 10 February 1957
Lassie - 1954 Lassie and the Greyhound 7-33 was released on: USA: 30 April 1961