walker Texas Ranger 1993 to 2001 was a

thrilling and action-packed series that

captivated audiences with its blend of

martial arts tough justice and

unforgettable characters the show became

a ’90s television icon with its stars

becoming household names sadly over the

years 39 of the talented actors from the

series have tragically passed away in

this video we pay tribute to these

actors reflecting on their impactful

performances the legacies they left

behind and the roles that made them

legends in the world of television join

us as we remember the beloved faces of

Walker Texas Ranger and celebrate their

lasting contributions to the show and

the

industry clarence Gillard Jr who

portrayed the intelligent and loyal

James Trevette beginning in 1993 brought

a steady presence to Walker Texas Ranger

his role made him a household name but

behind the success his personal life

unraveled in silence he endured two

painful divorces and struggled to

maintain a bond with his six children

amid long stretches of absence due to

work his second marriage to Elena was

marked by quiet tension and emotional

distance worsened by his deteriorating

health though admired for his

professionalism Gillard withdrew from

public life in his final years as he

battled a prolonged illness he lived in

a modest but elegant Las Vegas home

filled with books personal momentos and

a prized collection of

motorcycles his estimated $5 million

estate included residuals from acting

teaching positions and publishing income

his assets were left to his family

though internal conflicts reportedly

arose regarding the division of property

clarence Gillard Jr died on November

28th 2022 at the age of 66 due to

complications from a long

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illness woody Watson who played Coman

Walker Texas Ranger starting in 1993 was

a quiet but enduring presence on screen

though behind the scenes his personal

life was turbulent known for his rugged

understated performances Watson

struggled to find steady work outside of

the series he was married twice his

first marriage ended in divorce due to

his drinking problem and the second

collapsed after the couple lost their

teenage daughter Rachel in a tragic car

accident the grief from this loss drove

a wedge into their relationship and

Watson lived alone for the last two

decades of his life he became reclusive

rarely appearing at public events and

was rumored to have struggled with

depression his only solace came from

restoring old western memorabilia and

riding his aging horse on his small

property outside Dallas his estate

included a modest ranchstyle home a

vintage Ford pickup and an extensive but

weatherworn collection of western props

together valued around

$600,000 he died from natural causes on

January 27th 1999 at the age of

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50 floyd Red Crow Westerman began

portraying Uncle Ray Walker’s wise and

deeply spiritual Native American uncle

in 1993

the role allowed him to spotlight

indigenous perspectives rarely seen in

mainstream media though his own life was

marked by profound hardship a

widowerower who never remarried

Westerman raised two children alone

while balancing a demanding career as a

musician and activist he faced

discrimination and financial strain

during much of his life often

sacrificing career opportunities to

remain true to his beliefs though

admired by peers his commitment to

advocacy made it difficult to find

long-term stability in Hollywood he

lived in a modest Los Angeles home

decorated with tribal art and musical

instruments his estate worth around $1

million included songwriting royalties

film earnings and cultural artifacts

much of which was donated to educational

foundations

floyd Westerman died from leukemia

complications on December 13th 2007 at

the age of

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71 ned Romero played Judge Henry 5 kills

on Walker Texas Ranger starting in 1998

a role that resonated deeply with his

native heritage and sense of justice

romero’s career spanned decades often

limited to supporting roles that rarely

did justice to his talent he faced typ

casting throughout his life which wore

down his spirit especially after the

tragic death of his young daughter from

leukemia married for over 30 years to a

screenwriter who supported his battles

in Hollywood Romero also bore the pain

of being rejected by some of his own

community for accepting stereotypical

roles in earlier films the character of

Five Kills though minor was one of the

few he felt truly represented his values

off-screen Romero was known for his

woodworking and spiritual

practices his estate in Los Angeles

included a hillside house adorned with

native carvings a classic convertible

and rare film memorabilia valued at $1

million he passed away on November 4th

2017 at age 90 from natural causes

leaving his legacy to his remaining

daughter and a small but loyal circle of

friends and proteges

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lou Hancock portrayed Mabel Shupe on

Walker Texas Ranger beginning in

1993 though her appearances were brief

she brought warmth and familiarity to

the screen offscreen Hancock’s life was

shaped by loneliness and a series of

emotional

hardships never married and childless

she cared for her mentally ill brother

for many years sacrificing career

opportunities and personal relationships

in her final years she lived alone in a

small Los Angeles house filled with

books records and boxes of old theater

programs her income dwindled after her

acting roles stopped and she quietly

battled cancer with little support her

estate estimated at just

$500,000 consisted mainly of her home

and residuals from past film work with

no immediate family her belongings were

passed to a niece who later auctioned

off some memorabilia to pay outstanding

medical debts lou Hancock died on

December 1st 1995 at the age of 71 from

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cancer noble Willingham played CD Parker

a former Texas Ranger and the foly bar

owner starting in

1993 the role gave new life to his

career but it did little to mend the

fractures in his personal world he had

been married but separated quietly

living the remainder of his life alone

rarely speaking of his family though he

had three children his political

activism and solitary lifestyle created

distance between them willingham was

deeply nostalgic in his later years

often reflecting on lost connections and

unrealized artistic

ambitions he owned a beautiful

mid-century home in Palm Springs and

several vintage American cars with his

estate valued at approximately $3

million

most of his wealth was passed to his

children though much of his personal

collection was donated to charitable

causes he supported in his final years

he spent his last days in quiet

seclusion before passing away of natural

causes on January 17th 2004 at the age

of

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72 robert Wall appeared on Walker Texas

Ranger as Billy in 1994 bringing his

real life martial arts mastery to the

screen known for his close association

with Bruce Lee Wall’s Hollywood journey

was filled with respect but limited

stardom behind his calm public demeanor

Wall suffered personal grief when one of

his two children died in a tragic

motorcycle accident a trauma that

haunted him for decades though married

his obsessive dedication to martial arts

and film stunt strained his relationship

leading to long separations from his

wife he remained active in martial arts

education until his final years wall’s

estate valued at about $2 million

included a training facility rare

martial arts memorabilia and a cozy Los

Angeles home filled with trophies and

photos from his time in Hollywood his

remaining family now runs a foundation

in his honor robert Wall passed away on

January 30th 2022 at the age of 82 due

to natural causes

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eloy Casados remembered for his role as

Sheriff Sam Coyote from 1996 in Walker

Texas Ranger stood out for his calm

authority and cultural pride though he

gained some recognition for his

respectful portrayal of Native American

characters his career remained largely

in the background of Hollywood in real

life Casados carried deep emotional

scars he lost his father to suicide when

he was just 12 and later dealt with the

trauma of his son Julian’s drug

addiction and incarceration

casados had a brief marriage to actress

Lorna Lynn but they separated quietly

after their son was arrested for theft

despite these struggles Casados poured

his soul into his acting and activism

for indigenous rights the role of Sam

Coyote became his most recognized work

and although he hoped it would open more

doors the industry often relegated him

to stereotypical roles his estate at the

time of death included a small Los

Angeles bungalow filled with tribal

artifacts a used Jeep Cherokee and

personal artwork estimated at

$700,000 he passed away from cancer on

April 19th 2016 at age

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66 mara Adams appeared as Betsy Harper

in Walker Texas Ranger in 2000 a late

career role that brought her brief

attention but little joy though she

enjoyed playing the sharp tongue Betsy

the job couldn’t repair the damage of

her personal life adams had married once

to a TV executive but the union ended

bitterly in divorce after just 5 years

she had one daughter Heather whom she

raised largely alone but their

relationship became strained when

Heather moved abroad and cut off

communication for decades adams lived in

a modest Los Angeles home where

loneliness grew exacerbated by her

battle with early dementia a tragic fire

in the 1990s destroyed most of her

personal momentos deepening her

emotional withdrawal her $1 million

estate consisted mainly of her home a

small hybrid car and costume jewelry

with sentimental rather than material

value the estate was left to her

daughter despite their distance adams

died of natural causes on April 25th

2024 at the age of 85

carmen Argentziano who played George

Vickers on Walker Texas Ranger starting

in 1994 had a career that spanned

multiple decades but his personal life

was marked by struggles that took a toll

on him while his character in the series

was tough and respected Arjenziano faced

difficulties maintaining a balanced

family life his marriage ended in

divorce and he often struggled to

maintain close relationships with his

children his career brought some success

but the emotional and physical toll of

his personal life was

undeniable his estate valued at

approximately $1 million included a home

in Los Angeles and personal belongings

that he left behind for his family

despite his fame Argentiano’s later

years were overshadowed by health issues

and emotional battles he passed away on

February 10th 2019 at the age of 75 due

to natural causes his legacy was

ultimately carried forward by his family

though his life was marked by a series

of personal challenges that impacted his

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well-being dennis Les who appeared as

Fred Garrett in Walker Texas Ranger

beginning in 1994 was more than an actor

he was a professor playwright and father

of Pulitzer winning writer Tracy Lets

while his role on the show was brief it

marked a late life turn to acting after

decades in education

yet beneath the gentle exterior was a

life marked by silent suffering he

endured a difficult marriage that

survived infidelity and the emotional

fallout from the death of his first

daughter due to a brain aneurysm he

turned to poetry and playwriting to deal

with his grief and his family life

though outwardly strong was shaken by

private struggles less had three sons

with whom he had complex relationships

he was proud of Tracy’s success but

often felt

overshadowed his estate including a

quaint Dallas home an aging Honda and a

massive personal library of rare books

and unpublished plays was valued at

$500,000 he died of cancer on February

22nd 2008 at age 73 surrounded by family

who had come together during his final

months despite years of emotional

distance

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rod Taylor who portrayed attorney Gordon

Cahill beginning in 1996 on Walker Texas

Ranger had already enjoyed a storied

film career before his stint on

television best known for his work in

classic cinema Taylor’s transition to

television was both an attempt at

revival and a reluctant acceptance of

fading fame his personal life however

was far more volatile he was married

three times with all unions ending in

either divorce or scandal his last

marriage collapsed under accusations of

emotional abuse and his only daughter

Felicia became estranged blaming him for

years of neglect and egotism taylor’s

relationship with Walker was bittersweet

while it brought him back into the

public eye he often lamented being seen

only as a relic despite this he

maintained a lavish lifestyle his

Beverly Hills estate complete with a

wine celler rare art collection and four

classic cars was valued at $5

million in his final years he lived

alone cared for by hired staff rod

Taylor died of a heart attack on January

7th 2015 at the age of 84

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michael Parks appeared as Caleb Hooks in

Walker Texas Ranger starting in 1996 a

gritty role that suited his quiet

intensity despite his rugged image Parks

lived a life marked by estrangement and

regret married twice both unions ended

amid allegations of emotional abuse and

infidelity he had one son James with

whom he had a complicated relationship

speaking only sporadically

in the 1970s Park’s career nosedived

after a public falling out with studio

executives leading to years of obscurity

and financial

instability he found modest revival

through guest roles but the bitterness

lingered his Los Angeles home tucked

away in a quiet neighborhood was filled

with old guitars and dusty film reels a

reminder of a talent often sidelined his

$2 million estate included the house a

collection of vintage motorcycles and

royalties from past work now divided

among distant relatives parks died of

natural causes on May 9th 2017 at the

age of

77 james Drury who portrayed Captain Tom

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Price starting in 1993 brought a

dignified and authoritative presence to

Walker Texas Ranger a role that

reignited interest in his long career

after years of waning recognition

though respected oncreen his private

life was far more turbulent drury was

married three times each ending in

heartbreak with infidelity and financial

tension playing a role in the

breakdowns he had two sons Timothy and

James Jr but both relationships were

strained his eldest battled addiction

and lived arranged for years despite

public admiration Drury struggled with

isolation in his later life spending

most days alone in his large Houston

home

the passing of his third wife left him

emotionally shattered leading to long

bouts of depression his $2 million

estate included a classic Cadillac a

ranchstyle house filled with memorabilia

and several antique

firearms while the home was maintained

much of his personal collection has

remained untouched locked away as a

private memorial drury died of natural

causes on April 6th 2020 at the age of

85

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august Shelonberg who played Billy Grey

Wolf beginning in 1994 brought wisdom

and authenticity to the role drawing on

his own indigenous

heritage yet the strength he showed on

screen masked deep personal wounds his

marriage though long-standing was often

fractured by cultural pressures and a

demanding career that kept him away from

home he had three children one of whom

Paul battled substance abuse and legal

troubles for years casting a shadow over

the family in the 1980s a serious car

accident left Shelonburgg with chronic

pain an injury he concealed while

continuing to work his Dallas home was a

sanctuary where he painted and wrote

poetry rarely shared with the public

valued at $1 million his estate included

the house a small art collection and an

old pickup truck he refused to part with

his children inherited his belongings

though disagreements over their division

strained their already tense bonds

shelonburgg died of cancer on August

15th 2013 at the age of 77

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brian James who took on the role of

Rafer Cobb in 1997 was known for his

menacing characters but few knew the

real life pain behind the hardened

persona james was never married often

claiming that his unpredictable moods

and heavy drinking made him unfit for

anyone he fathered a child from a brief

relationship in the 1980s but denied

paternity until a DNA test forced him to

acknowledge the boy their relationship

remained icy in 1991 James suffered a

nervous breakdown on set which led to a

brief hospitalization an episode he kept

secret though he owned a scenic home in

Malibu valued at $1 million he often

lived in hotels while filming

disconnected from any roots the estate

included a vintage convertible and rare

movie memorabilia much of which was

auctioned

postumously a legal dispute between his

child and distant cousins over the

estate dragged on for years

james died of a heart attack on August

7th 1999 at the age of

54 steve Rivas portrayed Jake Stonecrow

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in Walker Texas Ranger beginning in 1997

a role that offered rare indigenous

representation on prime time

television offscreen Rivas faced a life

marked by hardship and emotional

distance he grew up on the Black Feet

Reservation in Montana where he endured

poverty and the early loss of two

siblings in a tragic fire though he

married casting director Massel Rivas

their union was strained by his frequent

absences and emotional withdrawal

leaving their three children Joseph

Kayla and Marcus feeling

disconnected rivas found brief stability

in Montana where he owned a small

ranchstyle home and an old pickup truck

he cherished his career never fully

flourished after Walker and he turned to

alcohol to cope with the isolation his

estate modest at around

$500,000 consisted mostly of the house

personal memorabilia and a small

insurance policy he died on December 7th

2017 at the age of 55 due to

complications from

diabetes gwen Verdon known for her role

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as Maisie Wittmann on Walker Texas

Ranger starting in 1997 had a

distinguished career in theater and

television but her personal life was

filled with emotional

turbulence her marriage to renowned

choreographer Bob Foss was famously

tumultuous filled with both passion and

pain leading to a painful divorce though

their connection was intense the divorce

caused a lasting strain on her emotional

health verdon’s love life remained

difficult after that and her

relationship with her children was often

strained due to her work commitments and

personal struggles her estate valued at

approximately $2 million included a Los

Angeles home and various personal

belongings despite her professional

success Verdon’s personal life was

marked by heartache and she passed away

on October 18th 2000 at the age of 75

due to natural causes she left behind a

legacy of impressive work but her

emotional challenges made her later

years

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difficult bert Young who joined Walker

Texas Ranger in 1996 as Jack Soldier

Belmont was best known for his powerful

often gritty portrayals in both film and

television his career was successful but

his personal life was plagued by

difficulties

he was married but his relationship

ended in divorce and he struggled with

maintaining relationships due to the

demands of his career his children were

part of his life but his strained

relationship with them left him feeling

disconnected at times young’s emotional

battles combined with health issues made

his later years difficult his estate

valued at $2 million included a Los

Angeles home and various personal

belongings all of which were left to his

family he passed away on October 8th

2023 at the age of 83 due to natural

causes despite the success of his acting

career his personal life was often

marked by sadness and his death marked

the end of a chapter filled with both

triumphs and emotional

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struggles robert Forester who portrayed

Lane Tilman on Walker Texas Ranger

starting in 1995 had a long and varied

career but his personal life was marred

by significant turmoil

he was married twice but both

relationships ended in divorce which

left a lasting emotional scar on him his

struggles with maintaining a connection

to his children were well documented and

his family relationships were often

strained due to his dedication to his

career despite the emotional toll

Forester remained a beloved figure in

Hollywood and his role on Walker added

to his wellrespected career his estate

estimated at $3 million included a home

in Los Angeles and a collection of

personal items that were passed on to

his family sadly Forster passed away on

October 11th 2019 at the age of 78 after

battling brain cancer his death left his

family to inherit his estate and while

his professional achievements were

celebrated his personal life was marked

by hardships and struggles

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john Fujioka who played Master Ren from

1996 brought gravitas and wisdom to his

role but his real life was steeped in

silence and solitude a widowerower for

over two decades Fujioka lost his wife

Naomi in a car accident in the 1970s an

event that left him emotionally

shattered though he fathered a daughter

Emmy their relationship grew strained as

his grief rendered him emotionally

unavailable

despite a successful career Fujioka

often felt typcast and overlooked

particularly in his later years he lived

alone in a modest Los Angeles home and

drove a 1990s sedan that he refused to

replace his $800,000 estate consisted of

his house rare samurai artifacts and a

modest retirement fund left entirely to

his aranged daughter fujioka passed away

on December 13th 2018 at the age of 93

due to natural causes having spent his

final years in quiet reflection largely

forgotten by

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Hollywood gino Silva who played El

Coyote on Walker Texas Ranger starting

in 1996 had a significant impact on the

show with his memorable

performances however his personal life

was far from perfect

silva’s marriage was troubled and his

relationship with his children was

strained partly due to the demanding

nature of his career in his later years

Silva struggled with dementia which made

it difficult for him to manage his

health and

relationships despite his role as a

menacing figure on Walker Silva’s

personal life was marked by sadness and

isolation his estate valued at

approximately $1 million included a home

in Los Angeles and personal belongings

that were passed to his family

silva passed away on May 9th 2020 at the

age of 72 due to complications from

dementia his death left his family to

inherit his estate but the personal

difficulties he faced during his later

years overshadowed his onscreen success

leaving behind a bittersweet

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legacy jeep Swenson played the brutish

Jumbo Stark and Walker Texas Ranger

beginning in 1993 a role that matched

his imposing physique but belied his

inner vulnerability

known as a gentle giant to friends

Swenson lived with constant pressure to

maintain his bodybuilder image which

took a dangerous toll on his health he

married model Aaron Maldonado but their

relationship grew volatile amid

financial strain and his growing steroid

dependence they had one daughter Amanda

who would later speak of the emotional

chaos in their home swenson owned a

stylish home in Los Angeles and several

luxury cars including a red Corvette he

rarely drove his estate estimated at

$500,000 was reduced by medical bills

and legal disputes leaving modest assets

for his family he died of heart failure

on August 18th 1997 at just 40 years old

a tragic end to a life shaped by

extremes and haunted by physical and

emotional pain

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carrie Hamilton appeared as Mary Beth

McCall and Walker Texas Ranger starting

in 1995 where her emotionally rich

performance hinted at a deeper pain

behind the smile the daughter of famed

actress Carol Bernett Hamilton struggled

with the weight of legacy and addiction

throughout her teens though she achieved

sobriety by her early 20s the damage

lingered she never married though she

had a long rocky relationship with

musician Brian Schmid which ended

bitterly when he refused to support her

during her cancer battle she had no

children and often lamented her

loneliness in personal journals her Los

Angeles home filled with musical

instruments and handwritten lyrics

reflected her creative soul valued at $1

million her estate passed to her mother

and siblings hamilton died tragically

young on January 20th 2002 at the age of

38 due to lung cancer that spread to her

brain ending a life that held great

promise and quiet

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sorrow mako appeared as Dr henry Lee and

Walker Texas Ranger starting in 1997

delivering a nuanced performance shaped

by decades of

experience behind the scenes Mako

struggled with the dual identity of

being an Asian actor in a still narrow

Hollywood his marriage to actress

Shizuko Hosshi was long but endured

periods of intense strain particularly

after the death of their son Kenji in a

drowning accident the loss drove a wedge

between the couple though they remained

legally married mako buried himself in

work rarely taking time off and often

using roles like Dr lee to express a

quiet

defiance he lived in a traditional home

in Los Angeles filled with Japanese

calligraphy and musical instruments as

he was also a skilled singer his estate

worth about $1 million was divided

between his wife and surviving daughter

Mari he died of esophageal cancer on

July 21st 2006 at age 72 leaving behind

a legacy of dignity amid personal

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heartbreak who was your favorite member

of the Walker Texas Ranger cast let us

know in the comments over the years

we’ve said goodbye to many beloved stars

but their incredible performances

continue to live on in our hearts their

impact on television and the memories

they created will never be forgotten if

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