Mother of Jackson Olson, who raised three children — Jackson, Alex and Ari — with husband Dan in New Milford, Connecticut. A familiar, warm presence in her son’s social-media videos, Laura appeared with Jackson and his dance partner Emma Slater ahead of Dancing with the Stars’ Dedication Night, and told PEOPLE the family is proudest that Jackson has stayed genuine and true to himself.
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