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J.R. Ewing: Dallas Icon's Legacy
3 Oct
Summary
- Larry Hagman played the iconic J.R. Ewing
- Hagman reprised his role in Dallas continuation
- Actor Larry Hagman passed away in 2012
Larry Hagman's iconic portrayal of J.R. Ewing in the television series Dallas left a lasting legacy. Ewing was known for his villainous character, captivating audiences who often found themselves rooting for the lying and cheating character.
Hagman continued to embody the role, reprising it for a continuation of Dallas on TNT in 2011. He reportedly found it "fun to play the villain." Sadly, the actor passed away in 2012 at the age of 81. His death marked the end of an era, and his memorable character, J.R. Ewing, was consequently killed off.