Bobby Buntrock tragically died in a car accident at the age of 21.
Bobby Buntrock was best known for his role as Harold “Sport” Baxter on the popular television series “Hazel,” which aired in the early 1960s. His career as a child actor was promising, but it was cut short by his untimely death. On April 7, 1974, Buntrock was involved in a car accident in Keystone, South Dakota. He was driving alone when his vehicle went off a bridge and into the water below. The accident was attributed to the poor condition of the bridge, which was later replaced. Buntrock’s death was a tragic end to a life that had once held so much potential. His role on “Hazel” remains his most enduring legacy, and he is remembered by fans of the show to this day.