step back into the drama-filled world of

Dallas 1978 to 1991 the legendary TV

series that captivated audiences with

its tales of power greed and betrayal

deep in the heart of Texas while fans

remember the gripping storylines and

iconic characters like J.R yuing and Sue

Ellen the real life stories of the

actors behind the scenes are just as

compelling sometimes heartbreakingly so

from untimely deaths to tragic battles

with illness we reveal the personal

struggles causes of death and lasting

legacies of these unforgettable

performers in this video we look back at

the beloved stars of Dallas who have

sadly passed away over the

years larry Hagman born September 21st

1931 began portraying the infamous J.R

yuing in Dallas in 1978 at the age of 47

jr was the epitome of greed manipulation

and ruthless ambition becoming one of

TV’s most iconic villains offscreen

Hagman’s personal life mirrored some of

J.R.’s darker traits filled with

excesses and

self-destruction known for his wild

partying and excessive drinking Hagman’s

off-screen antics often overshadowed his

acting career his notorious alcoholism

was widely publicized and in 1995 he

faced a life-threatening liver failure

requiring a

transplant despite his battles with

addiction his charisma and talent

allowed him to continue working becoming

a beloved yet controversial figure he

also dealt with failed relationships and

scandals involving affairs and explosive

behavior on set hagman’s legacy as JR

remains unchallenged but his personal

life was marred by a constant struggle

with his demons he passed away on

November 23rd 2012 at age 81 due to

complications from cancer leaving behind

a storied complex legacy

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howard Keel born April 13th 1919 joined

Dallas in 1981 as Clayton Farllo at the

age of

62 his character was a sharp contrast to

the ruthless JR offering charm and old

Hollywood glamour as an honorable oil

baron ke’s career was one of great highs

marked by his status as a star of

classic Hollywood

musicals however his personal life was

far less serene he faced multiple failed

marriages with scandalous rumors of

infidelity following him throughout his

life kil also grappled with cancer in

his later years leading to a long battle

with the disease that took a toll on

both his health and his career despite

his robust presence on screen his real

life struggles with illness and

fractured relationships tainted his

public image k’s final years were marred

by his health battles but his legacy

remains in the rich baritone voice that

made him a star he died on November 7th

2004 at age 85 after a prolonged battle

with cancer

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ken Kirchival born July 15th 1935

brought to life the righteous yet often

self-destructive Cliff Barnes on Dallas

starting in 1978 at age

43 cliff’s relentless pursuit of justice

against the Euing family made him both a

hero and a tragic figure kirchival’s

real life mirrored some of his

characters struggles

known for being somewhat reclusive his

battles were largely personal facing a

serious lung cancer diagnosis in the

1990s which resulted in the removal of

part of his lung while he was committed

to his work on Dallas Kirchville faced

personal losses and health crises that

often kept him out of the spotlight his

professional career was punctuated by

several low points including being

overlooked for larger roles and dealing

with public indifference toward his

talents in addition to his health

struggles Kirchival’s personal life was

tumultuous marked by failed marriages

and the toll that illness took on his

mental health he passed away on April

21st 2019 at the age of 83 after

battling prolonged illness leaving

behind a quiet yet enduring mark on TV

history

barbara Belgettis born October 31st 1922

()

portrayed the iconic Miss Ellie Yuing in

Dallas starting in 1978 at the age of

56 miss Ellie was the epitome of

strength grace and maternal love a

character beloved by fans for her

compassion yet behind her poised image

Belle Gandy’s life was filled with

personal challenges and heartbreak she

struggled with her health suffering a

heart attack in 1984 which forced her to

leave the show temporarily creating

rumors and speculation about her

departure bel Getty’s had a difficult

personal life marked by a volatile

marriage in a series of failed

relationships that created a storm of

emotional turmoil despite these

struggles she remained a respected

actress and her portrayal of Miss Ellie

cemented her as a television legend her

later years were marked by cancer and

she fought fiercely against it bel

Gettys passed away on August 8th 2005 at

the age of 82 leaving behind a legacy of

grace amid a life filled with both

triumph and tragedy

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rosanna Christensen born March 11th 1951

portrayed Teresa the Euing family’s

devoted maid in Dallas starting in 1982

when she was 31 years old teresa’s role

was crucial as she provided a grounding

presence amid the chaos of the Euing

household christensen also an ordained

minister and acting coach had a career

marked by community focused

contributions

however her personal life remained

largely hidden behind her quiet

on-screen presence what most didn’t know

was the deep sense of loss she carried

from her past as a failed marriage left

her struggling with loneliness and

self-doubt the true shock came when

Christensen often seen as the perfect

woman on screen was rumored to have had

a secret tumultuous relationship with a

prominent Hollywood figure which she

never publicly acknowledged

this hidden aspect of her life

contrasted sharply with the warm

unassuming characters she portrayed

rosanna passed away on July 14th 2022 at

the age of 71 leaving behind a legacy

that was both quiet and

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unspoken george Kennedy born February

()

18th 1925 joined Dallas as Carter McKay

in 1988 at the age of 63

mckay was an intimidating and

calculating rival to the Euings adding a

new layer of tension to the series

kennedy who had won an Academy Award was

no stranger to

adversity his real life persona however

was far from the swath cool-headed McKay

he portrayed in private Kennedy was

known for his explosive temper which he

sometimes couldn’t control even

offscreen his life was further

complicated by the pressure of

constantly being typ cast in roles that

demanded a tough exterior which led to

personal struggles with his identity and

selfworth his tumultuous relationships

with women particularly a marriage that

ended in a highly publicized divorce

overshadowed his professional

successes a secret alcohol addiction

also plagued his later years which

affected his health kennedy passed away

on February 28th 2016 at 91 after

battling heart disease but not before

leaving a trail of scandal and regret

behind

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him don Star born September 20th 1917

()

played Jordan Lee a savvy oil baron and

ally of the Yings beginning in 1978 when

he was 61

on screen Jordan Lee was shrewd smooth

and strategic a perfect counterpart to

the Euing family’s dominance in contrast

Star’s off-screen life was often

overshadowed by a series of financial

missteps and personal struggles that

were kept under wraps during the height

of his career Star was involved in a

messy legal battle concerning unpaid

debts and tax evasion charges which

stained his reputation despite his

seasoned work in Hollywood his persona

was one of charm but behind the scenes

he had been known to indulge in

dangerous gambling habits squandering

much of his fortune he was often at odds

with co-stars earning a reputation for

being difficult on set donar passed away

on July 11th 1995 at 77 years old

following a tragic fall his last years

were marred by financial troubles making

his death a fittingly sorrowful end to a

career that had once held

promise jim Davis born August 26th 1909

()

was cast as the rugged patriarch Jacqu

Yuing in 1978 at the age of

69 jack was the archetypal oil tycoon

strong willed and often ruthless in his

pursuit of power davis however struggled

with his own battles

offscreen despite his long successful

career in westerns he had a pension for

alcohol that often led to erratic

behavior even at the height of his fame

behind his towering presence on Dallas

Davis battled a growing isolation

strained by his increasing dependence on

drinking which distanced him from his

co-stars and even his own family his

personal life was marked by a series of

failed relationships including a

short-lived marriage to a woman who was

rumored to have been emotionally abusive

in his final years the toll of multiple

myyoma caused Davis to retreat from the

spotlight he passed away on April 26th

1981 at the age of 71 leaving behind a

legacy tainted by personal demons

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morgan Woodward born September 16th 1925

()

portrayed Punk Anderson beginning in

1980 at the age of

55 as a trusted friend of the Euing

family and a season oil man Punk

Anderson’s role added an air of grit and

loyalty to the show however Woodward’s

career was not without its shadows a

seasoned character actor he was often

cast in roles that emphasized his stoic

imposing presence but behind the stoic

facade Woodward was known for his

battles with alcoholism a struggle he

famously kept private for years as his

career progressed Woodward faced several

career setbacks including being typ cast

in roles that failed to break new ground

his personal life mirrored this

instability his marriage long considered

tumultuous ended in divorce amidst

rumors of infidelity and bitterness

despite these personal and professional

challenges Woodward’s legacy remained

intact although his later years were

marked by a quiet retreat from the

spotlight he died on February 22nd 2019

at the age of 93 leaving behind a

complex history of resilience and

personal turmoil

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dak Rambo born November 13th 1941

()

entered the world of Dallas as Jack

Euing in 1985 at 44 years old jack’s

character was adventurous and confident

but Rambo’s own life would prove to be

filled with darker chapters while his

portrayal of the dashing yuing relative

made him a heartthrob behind closed

doors Rambo was privately battling an

escalating series of personal crises

rambo was known for his struggles with

substance abuse particularly cocaine

which often led to erratic behavior on

set rumors of his off-screen behavior

including erratic outbursts and volatile

relationships circulated throughout

Hollywood his struggles with addiction

were compounded by the revelation of his

HIV diagnosis in the early

1990s despite his private suffering

Rambo was an outspoken advocate for AIDS

awareness using his public platform to

bring attention to the crisis tragically

Rambo’s life was cut short when he

passed away on March 21st 1994 at the

age of 52 leaving behind a legacy

intertwined with both his on-screen

charm and his very real battles with

illness and addiction

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jared Martin born December 21st 1941

()

became famous for his role as Dusty

Farlo in Dallas starting in 1979 at the

age of 38 dusty a rugged rodeo cowboy

and Sue Ellen Yuing’s love interest

added a passionate subplot to the series

yet Martin’s personal life mirrored the

chaos of his on-screen counterpart his

early career successes were followed by

bouts of personal turmoil including a

series of failed relationships and a

deep struggle with

alcohol martin’s romantic entanglements

offscreen often echoed the drama his

character was embroiled in with rumors

of affairs and volatile breakups making

tabloid headlines his career took a nose

dive as he fell victim to typ casting

struggling to escape the cowboy role

that had defined his career beyond his

troubles with fame Martin’s health took

a tragic turn in later years he fought a

quiet battle with pancreatic cancer

which was diagnosed only after he had

already begun to show signs of decline

he passed away on May 24th 2017 at the

age of 75 after a prolonged battle with

cancer

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me Gallagher born January 23rd 1950

()

played Luella J.R yuing’s secretary in

Dallas starting in 1978 at 28 years old

gallader’s role was small but her beauty

and charm were

undeniable yet behind her on-screen

efficiency Gallagher’s life was rife

with chaos

known for her wild personal life she had

a series of high-profile brief

relationships with prominent figures in

Hollywood including a brief romance with

a co-star that ended

explosively gallagher’s public image was

further damaged by rumors of erratic

behavior and growing tension with the

show’s producers offscreen Gallagher

struggled with her own demons including

a spiraling battle with alcohol and drug

addiction which kept her out of the

spotlight for long stretches her

declining health worsened as she grew

older and by the end of her life she was

largely estranged from her family her

children reportedly growing frustrated

with her inability to maintain

relationships gallagher died on May 27th

2000 at the age of 50 from chronic liver

disease a tragic end to a life marked by

fleeting fame and personal disarray

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tom Facello was born on December 11th

()

1936 and portrayed Dave Culver in Dallas

starting in 1979 at the age of

43 fox’s career was defined by a steady

presence in the theater but his

transition to television particularly in

Dallas failed to elevate his fame as

much as he had hoped he suffered career

setbacks when his political character

struggled to leave a lasting impact

beyond the soap opera and his

involvement in the entertainment

industry remained somewhat niche behind

the scenes Facelo’s personal life was

marred by

isolation although he was married for

many years he was known for his intense

temper which led to a strange

relationships with his peers and caused

him to be somewhat difficult to work

with his struggles didn’t end there

facelo’s battle with substance abuse was

something only those close to him knew

his health deteriorated rapidly after he

contracted AIDS a diagnosis that was

kept under wraps for years leading to

his untimely death at 56 on August 16th

1993 from AIDS related complications

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gina Michaels born on May 9th 1956

()

played Connie Brasher Bobby Ewing’s

secretary starting in 1978 at the age of

22 conniey’s role in Dallas was not just

as a professional foil to Bobby but a

character that subtly captured the power

dynamics of corporate life michaels

however had her own battles to fight

behind the scenes her promising career

in soap operas and television was marred

by her own struggles with addiction by

the mid 1980s she had developed a

reputation for erratic behavior on set

often arriving drunk or late michael’s

personal life was equally tumultuous

with failed relationships that garnered

media attention a high-profile

engagement to a fellow actor ended in a

scandal when it was revealed that he was

involved in multiple infidelities

michael’s personal battles overshadowed

her career and she struggled to find her

footing in Hollywood as her acting

opportunities dwindled in her later

years Michaels was often seen in public

advocating for awareness of lymphoma the

disease she was diagnosed with until her

death on May 23rd 2018 at the age of 62

donna Reed born on January 27th 1921

()

took on the role of Miss Ellie Yuing in

1984 at the age of

63 the character a strong matriarch in

the Dallas saga was a pivotal part of

the Yuing family’s narrative despite her

wellestablished career Reed’s brief

appearance on Dallas wasn’t without

controversy

the public and critics alike questioned

her portrayal especially compared to the

beloved Barbara Belgettes who had

originally played the role behind the

scenes Reed was reportedly difficult to

work with known for her notoriously high

standards and

perfectionism she struggled with the

intense pressure of stepping into such

an iconic role and eventually left the

show in her personal life Reed’s

relationships were marred by heartbreak

including an ill- fated marriage in a

series of rocky personal endeavors she

passed away from pancreatic cancer on

January 14th 1986 at the age of

64 the career-defining scandals and the

undercurrens of dissatisfaction she

faced in her final years painted a

tragic picture of the actress legacy

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timothy Patrick Murphy born on November

()

3rd 1959 portrayed Mickey Troder Ray

Kreb’s nephew in Dallas starting in 1982

at the age of

23 mickey’s tragic storyline involving a

car accident and a brief affair with a

married woman mirrored Murphy’s personal

life in some ways as an openly gay actor

in a time when Hollywood wasn’t as

accepting Murphy faced constant

discrimination and challenges to his

career his role on Dallas was seen as

one of his brightest moments but his

career trajectory was constantly

interrupted by scandalous rumors about

his personal life particularly his

involvement with high-profile figures in

the entertainment industry murphy’s

struggles with depression and substance

abuse became more apparent as the years

went on his tragic passing on December

6th 1988 at just 29 due to AIDS related

complications sent shock waves through

the Hollywood community as it

highlighted the darker often hidden

battles that many actors faced during

the AIDS crisis his early death left a

legacy of what might have been and a

somber reminder of the brutal realities

of life in the spotlight

barry Jenner born on January 14th 1941

()

portrayed Dr jerry Kenderson in Dallas

starting in 1984 at the age of

43 dr kenderson a physician with a

romantic interest in Sue Ellen Yuing

provided a touch of medical drama to the

series but Jenner’s off-screen life was

anything but smooth while he maintained

a relatively low profile in comparison

to other Dallas cast members Jenner’s

personal life was riddled with

controversy he was often criticized for

his prickly attitude towards fellow

actors known to get into heated

arguments with them behind the scenes in

addition to his reputation for being

difficult Jenner’s private life was

tainted by a long-unning battle with

gambling addiction his struggles with

debt became public knowledge and his

financial instability led to legal

issues when he failed to pay off

significant loans although his career in

television remained steady Jenner’s

personal life remained unstable until

his death in 2016 from acute myoid

leukemia he passed away on August 9th

2016 at the age of 75

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dennis Patrick born on March 14th 1918

()

took on the role of von Leland in 1979

at the age of 61 as a banker involved in

many of the financial dealings of the

Euings Leland was a character of

complexity but Patrick’s life offscreen

was far more dramatic behind his

polished season persona lay a man

battling alcoholism and difficult

relationships with his peers patrick’s

personal life was littered with public

scandals including bitter divorces and

conflicts within the Hollywood elite his

struggle to maintain his dignity amidst

these personal issues was widely known

and his professional reputation began to

suffer patrick’s long and successful

career was marred by the loss of roles

due to his increasingly erratic behavior

on October 13th 2002 at the age of 84

Patrick died tragically in a house fire

leaving behind a career riddled with

unspoken struggles and unresolved

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tragedies kate Reed born November 4th

()

1930 appeared as Aunt Lil Troder in 1982

at the age of 52 though her character

the mother of Mickey Troder was a vital

part of his storyline Reed’s time on

Dallas was marred by internal conflict

and professional

dissatisfaction a respected stage

actress Reed was known for her demanding

nature often clashing with the Dallas

cast and crew offscreen her personal

life was tumultuous filled with family

disputes and a struggle to maintain a

healthy work life balance she had a

particularly difficult time dealing with

the pressures of Hollywood and a number

of failed

relationships reed’s reputation as a

perfectionist led to isolation and by

the time she died of cancer on March

27th 1993 at the age of 62 her career

had been reduced to just a footnote in

her otherwise troubled life the role of

Aunt Lil became an ironic symbol of the

battles she fought behind the camera

which many of her fans were unaware of

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jeff Cooper born March 9th 1936 played

()

Dr simon Elby Sue Ellen Yuling’s

psychiatrist on Dallas in 1979 at the

age of

43 dr elb’s role was crucial in

unraveling the psychological

complexities of Sue Ellen’s character

off camera Cooper led a life full of

tumult with whispered rumors about his

own personal demons known for his

volatile personality Cooper’s

relationships on set were often strained

and he was frequently described as

difficult to work with his life was

marked by a series of failed

relationships and personal battles with

addiction often leading to conflicts

with the press though his role on Dallas

was a notable highlight it was

overshadowed by the darker aspects of

his off-screen life including his

struggles with fame and a reputation for

erratic behavior cooper passed away on

March 24th 2018 at the age of 82 his

cause of death remains undisclosed

leaving the mystery of his life and

untold

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secrets lawrence Hannen born October

()

25th 1922 portrayed Franklin her a

business associate of the Euings

beginning in 1980 at the age of 58

while his character added intrigue to

the business plots of Dallas Haden’s own

life was anything but orderly known for

his charm and sharp wit oncreen

offscreen Haden was embroiled in

personal struggles with addiction and

depression his marriages were

notoriously unstable with multiple

divorces and allegations of

infidelity haden’s career was plagued by

his refusal to conform to Hollywood’s

expectations often rejecting roles in

favor of a more bohemian lifestyle his

relationships with colleagues were tense

with many describing him as

unpredictable and difficult to work with

haden passed away on May 10th 2013 at

the age of 90 though his career spanned

decades his time on Dallas left an

indelible mark of professional conflict

scandal and personal decline which many

never fully understood

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