11/23/2012
Another true Hollywood legend takes his final bow.
Larry Hagman, who emerged in the 1960s as the slightly befuddled astronaut in "I Dream of Jeannie," then became a major star in the 1980s primetime soap "Dallas," playing evil oil baron J.R. Ewing, has died. He was 81.
Hagman's cause of death was due to complications related to his battle with cancer according to his family.
Linda Gray, who played Hagman's on-screen wife on "Dallas" was at the actor's bedside when he died. Warner Bros."Dallas" executive producers Cynthia Cidre and Michael M. Robin, and the show's cast and crew released the following statement today: "Larry Hagman was a giant, a larger-than-life personality whose iconic performance as J.R. Ewing will endure as one of the most indelible in entertainment history. He truly loved portraying this globally recognized character, and he leaves a legacy of entertainment, generosity and grace. Everyone at Warner Bros. and in the "Dallas" family is deeply saddened by Larry's passing, and our thoughts are with his family and dear friends during this difficult time."
The year is coming to an end and we lost a lot of great actors. Let's see how the final stretch of the year goes. Come on Joyce. Don't you feel like a whiskey and xanax right about now??
