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Zoneboy · 11-23-2012, 11:45 PM

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Larry Hagman, the North Texas native who played the conniving and mischievous J.R. Ewing on the TV show Dallas, died Friday at a Dallas hospital. He was 81.

Mr. Hagman died at 4:20 p.m. Friday at Medical City Dallas Hospital from complications of his recent battle with cancer, members of his family said.

“Larry was back in his beloved Dallas, re-enacting the iconic role he loved most,” the family said in a statement. “Larry’s family and close friends had joined him in Dallas for the Thanksgiving holiday. When he passed, he was surrounded by loved ones. It was a peaceful passing, just as he had wished for. The family requests privacy at this time.”

The iconic role of J.R. Ewing metamorphosed Mr. Hagman’s life. He rocketed from being a merely well-known TV actor on I Dream of Jeannie and the son of Broadway legend Mary Martin, to the kind of transnational fame known only by the likes of the Beatles and Muhammad Ali.

Mr. Hagman made his home in California with his wife of nearly 60 years, the former Maj Axelsson. Despite obvious physical frailty, he gamely returned to Dallas to film season one of TNT’s Dallas reboot and part of season two.

Linda Gray's agent, Jeffrey Lane, said the actress was at Mr. Hagman's bedside when he died, according to The Sun in London. He said another co-star, Patrick Duffy, was also present. “They had been friends for 35 years and they had worked together for many years, so obviously it is devastating," Mr. Lane told The Sun.

More details to come.

ponytail · 11-26-2012, 06:06 AM

I was so saddened to hear about this Saturday morning. I am a big 'Dallas' fan. I never missed an episode. I loved to see what J.R. was going to do next. I have read that Larry was a real good person. He will be missed.

Penny Lane · 11-26-2012, 10:35 AM

Nobody but nobody could ever replace Larry as JR Ewing! I loved to hate him! Larry will be sadly missed especially to his "Dallas" fans.

Janice · 11-26-2012, 07:37 PM

I loved Dallas, and Larry Hagman's portrayal of J.R. Ewing was fantastic. He was so handsome on I Dream of Jeanie. God bless his loved ones. It's never a good time to lose a loved one, but close to Christmas is extra sad.

Family Ties Forever! · 11-26-2012, 09:41 PM

RIP

Yooch · 11-27-2012, 03:09 AM

Amen, to all of you, would like to echo your feelings about this fine actor and gentleman. RIP Larry Hagman.

11-23-2012, 11:45 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,441	Larry Hagman 1931-2012 Link Larry Hagman, the North Texas native who played the conniving and mischievous J.R. Ewing on the TV show Dallas, died Friday at a Dallas hospital. He was 81. Mr. Hagman died at 4:20 p.m. Friday at Medical City Dallas Hospital from complications of his recent battle with cancer, members of his family said. “Larry was back in his beloved Dallas, re-enacting the iconic role he loved most,” the family said in a statement. “Larry’s family and close friends had joined him in Dallas for the Thanksgiving holiday. When he passed, he was surrounded by loved ones. It was a peaceful passing, just as he had wished for. The family requests privacy at this time.” The iconic role of J.R. Ewing metamorphosed Mr. Hagman’s life. He rocketed from being a merely well-known TV actor on I Dream of Jeannie and the son of Broadway legend Mary Martin, to the kind of transnational fame known only by the likes of the Beatles and Muhammad Ali. Mr. Hagman made his home in California with his wife of nearly 60 years, the former Maj Axelsson. Despite obvious physical frailty, he gamely returned to Dallas to film season one of TNT’s Dallas reboot and part of season two. Linda Gray's agent, Jeffrey Lane, said the actress was at Mr. Hagman's bedside when he died, according to The Sun in London. He said another co-star, Patrick Duffy, was also present. “They had been friends for 35 years and they had worked together for many years, so obviously it is devastating," Mr. Lane told The Sun. More details to come.
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11-26-2012, 10:35 AM	#3
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,269	Nobody but nobody could ever replace Larry as JR Ewing! I loved to hate him! Larry will be sadly missed especially to his "Dallas" fans.
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11-26-2012, 07:37 PM	#4
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Rest in Peace, Larry Hagman I loved Dallas, and Larry Hagman's portrayal of J.R. Ewing was fantastic. He was so handsome on I Dream of Jeanie. God bless his loved ones. It's never a good time to lose a loved one, but close to Christmas is extra sad.

11-26-2012, 09:41 PM	#5
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11-27-2012, 03:09 AM	#6
Yooch Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 07, 2006 Location: California Posts: 3,180	Amen, to all of you, would like to echo your feelings about this fine actor and gentleman. RIP Larry Hagman.
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11-26-2012, 06:06 AM	#2
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	I was so saddened to hear about this Saturday morning. I am a big 'Dallas' fan. I never missed an episode. I loved to see what J.R. was going to do next. I have read that Larry was a real good person. He will be missed.