Jay North, known for playing Dennis Mitchell in “Dennis the Menace,” died at 73 on April 6 at his home in Lake Butler, Florida. North's cause of death was yearslong battle with colorectal cancer.

Jay North, who starred as the blond, mischievous troublemaker Dennis Mitchell on the popular CBS comedy "Dennis ... He later found work as a voice actor on such children's shows as "The Banana Splits ...

Jay North, who starred as the blond, mischievous troublemaker Dennis Mitchell on the popular CBS ... He later found work as a voice actor on such children’s shows as “The Banana Splits Adventu ...

(Silver Screen Collection / Getty Images) Jay North, who starred as the blond, mischievous troublemaker Dennis Mitchell on the ... He later found work as a voice actor on such children's shows ...

Jay North, the actor best known for his portrayal of Dennis Mitchell in the popular "Dennis ... North transitioned to voice acting after the show's four-year run. Actor Jay North, in character ...