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Randy Boone was an actor and singer, best known as a guitar-playing character called Randy Benton in the television series The Virginian. On August 28, 2025, he died when he was 83 years old.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, his death was announced by his wife, Lana Boone. Randy began performing in the early sixties in programs like It's a Man's World and then on The Virginian.
Other popular westerns and TV series that he worked on during his career included Cimarron Strip and Wagon Train. Even though his face has been on the screen a long time, Randy Boone's personal life was not publicized.
He was reportedly married two times in the 1960s to Sylvia Howell with whom he had one child and then in 2009 to Lana S. Redick. He was also the nephew of actor Richard Boone. His cousins were Nick Todd and actor Pat Boone.
More details about Randy Boone's personal life
Randy Boone had a son during his first marriage to Sylvia Howell
Records note that Boone married Sylvia Howell in the 1960s and that they had one child together. IMDb lists a marriage to Sylvia Howell from 1966 to 1969 and records one child from that union.
He married Lana S. Redick in 2009, and she confirmed his death
Randy married Lana S. Redick on May 16, 2009. After his death, reports quoted his wife as the source who confirmed he had passed away.
His personal life remained largely private and low-profile
Although Boone was a familiar face to television viewers, available sources indicate he and his family avoided extensive media attention. The public record focuses on his professional work and lists basic family facts.
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During his marriage with Sylvia Howell from May 6, 1966, to July 8, 1969, Randy had one child. He later on, married Lana S. Redick on May 16, 2009, and was married to her till the time of his death.
At the time of his death on August 28, 2025, news reports designated Lana as his wife and she confirmed his demise, but did not include any other personal information.
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