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Did Albert Die on ‘Little House on the Prairie’? The Story of Matthew Labyorteaux’s Character


Did Albert Die on Little House on the Prairie? Closer breaks down Matthew Labyorteaux's character arc and what really happened to him.

With a remake of the show in the works at Netflix, fans are looking back at some of the biggest storylines from the prairie, including the theories behind Albert’s dramatic ending. Due to his hardscrabble circumstances, Albert’s had to steal to get by — which doesn’t sit well with Charles — but he’s a good kid at heart, and the Ingalls welcome him into their wholesome, tight-knit family. In the final scene, he is shown holding hands with his adoptive sister, Laura (played by Melissa Gilbert), in front of the keepsake tree, suggesting that he lives.

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