Melissa Gilbert's Son Michael Calls Stepdad Timothy Busfield His 'Hero' Who Has 'Shown Up' More Than 'Biological Father’
Yahoo News Canada • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Melissa Gilbert’s son, Michael Boxleitner, wrote a character letter supporting his stepfather, Timothy Busfield, amid child sex abuse charges, describing Busfield as a father figure who has shown up more for him than his biological father.
- Busfield, 68, was charged with criminal sexual contact of a minor and child abuse related to alleged incidents involving 11-year-old twin boys during his time directing the FOX series The Cleaning Lady in 2022.
- Michael praised Busfield's personal and professional qualities, highlighting his kindness, integrity, and positive work environment as a director, and urged the judge to “take care of him.”
- Melissa Gilbert also wrote a letter expressing gratitude for Busfield’s role in nurturing and
