• Michael Landon, star of “Little House on the Prairie” and “Bonanza,” succumbed to his illness within three months at the age of 54.
• The final promise made by his gay son after a “painful” childhood has come to light.
• Now 48 years old, the said son is a devoted father to two children who closely resemble him.

Despite a bustling Hollywood career, Michael always prioritized his family. The actor had nine children and was fortunate enough to witness the birth of some of his grandchildren before his untimely death.

Michael was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and valiantly fought it, devoting all his energy to recovery. Unfortunately, he could not overcome the disease and passed away a mere three months after receiving his initial diagnosis.

The actor underwent chemotherapy, embraced more natural remedies, and adopted a primarily vegetarian diet. Regrettably, by Father’s Day in 1990, the harbingers of his impending demise had become evident.

On June 16, 1990, Michael confided in his wife, Cindy, acknowledging he was dying. She had witnessed it herself when they sat together in their living room that day, as he struggled to get out of his chair and ascend the stairs with his portable oxygen tank.

As June came to a close, a nurse cautioned Michael’s family that his death was imminent, and they should brace themselves for the unavoidable. Cindy made sure all of Michael’s children arrived to bid their farewells.

Christopher reminisced about the day he learned his father was dying and his emotional state before receiving the heartbreaking news. He mentioned being in high spirits after acing an English exam on the Friday before his school’s vacation.

His sisters informed him that day about their father’s pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Reflecting on the moment he received the news, Christopher observed:

Seven months after his father’s death, Christopher finally felt prepared to discuss his father’s passing and the grief it brought upon his family. His mother, stepmother, and siblings shared the same sentiment.

The young man lamented not expressing his apologies to his father for the battle he endured with the disease. When Michael passed away in the early hours of a July morning, only Cindy was by his side. His final words were, “I love you.” Reflecting on how his perception of death had transformed since his father’s passing, Christopher noted:

Cindy also shared her experience of witnessing Michael’s demise. She acknowledged that while it was challenging for her, the gradual loss of Michael over three months allowed her to accept the finality of his death.

Following his father’s passing, Christopher understood the importance of truly living his life, rather than merely existing. It was then that he vowed to his father to “[live] and [love] as hard as he can,” a promise he has faithfully upheld to this day.

The Real Story of Michael’s Son, Christopher

Christopher pledged to his father that he would live life to its fullest and remain true to himself whenever possible. At the age of 24, this meant revealing the truth about his sexuality.

In addition to fearing ridicule from his classmates about his sexuality, Christopher worried that he might tarnish his father’s wholesome Hollywood image. He confessed:

Besides his concerns about his peers and his father’s fans, Christopher was unsure how to disclose his homosexuality to his family. In fact, he didn’t even realize it until he fell in love with a boy.

Christopher managed to keep the secret for only two months before finally confiding in his mother. He remembered:

Although Christopher worried about his other relatives’ reactions to his homosexuality, he discovered that they didn’t care much and were surprised it took him so long to come out to them.

When questioned whether he thought his father knew, Christopher confirmed that he did, according to Cindy. When Christopher came out to her, she informed him that she and his father were already aware.

Recounting what Cindy told him, Christopher said, “Apparently, he just told her out of the blue, ‘I think he’s gay, but I’m sure he’ll come to that conclusion on his own.'”

Christopher’s Life with His Two Lookalike Sons in His 40s

Now, Christopher has kept his promises to his father and even welcomed two sons of his own, Beau Landon-Morris and August Kelly Landon-Morris. Although his sons bring immense joy to his life, Christopher still faces challenges. Fortunately, he has built confidence over the years and receives support from his loved ones.

Christopher acknowledged this when he posted a photo of his younger self wearing braces and neck gear. In the caption, he mentioned his shyness and fear of embracing his true identity, but he eventually learned to accept himself with the help of his family and friends.

While the couple received numerous warm and supportive comments on social media, they also encountered some hateful ones, as someone asked which of them had given birth to their sons and called them “sickos.”

Many fans empathized with the couple and expressed disappointment that someone could not see the love and appreciation the family had for one another.