Kris Harmon Nelson

R.I.P., KRISTIN HARMON NELSON (June 25, 1945 – April 26, 2018), actress and painter. She was the daughter of football star Tom Harmon and actress Elyse Knox and sister of actor Mark Harmon and actress-model Kelly Harmon. From 1963 to 1982, she was married to actor-singer Ricky Nelson; they had four children: actress Tracy Nelson, Sam Nelson, and twin singers Matthew and Gunnar Nelson.

Her second husband (1988-2000) was TV producer-writer-director Mark Tinker. Kris had a recurring role on THE ADVENTURES OF OZZIE AND HARRIET (1963-66) and ADAM-12 (1975). She and Ricky headlined the film LOVE AND KISSES (1965). News here: “My mother, Kristin Harmon Nelson, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly last night. Love and light are welcome.”