What Happened to Our Favorite Child Stars From The ’50s, ’60s & ’70s

Character: Ben Walton Appearance: The Waltons (1972) Estimated Net Worth: $1 million*

A fellow alum of The Waltons, Eric Scott played Ben Walton on the show and in the TV movie The Homecoming: A Christmas Story. After his acting career, Scott married fellow actress Karey Louis. Following their separation, he wed Theresa Fargo, with whom he had a daughter named Ashley.

Tragically, Fargo succumbed to myelomonocytic leukemia shortly after Ashley’s birth, a condition developed during pregnancy. Scott, residing in Encino, California, persevered and later had two more children. Engaging in business, he owns The Chase Messengers, a bike messenger service.