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'The Virginian': Cast Members Who Have Already Passed Away

Mahima Kharbanda / December 3, 2024 - 05:05 am

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Pinterest THE VIRGINIAN JAMES DRURY as the Virginian Date: 1971 PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Mandatory credit line: Image court
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James Drury

James Drury, the actor who portrayed the main character in 'The Virginian,' played the role of the ranch foreman at Shiloh Ranch in Wyoming.

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James Drury

He stayed with the show all the way through, even when it became 'The Men from Shiloh' in its final season. Unfortunately, James Drury passed away at his home in Houston in April 2020.

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Pinterest THE VIRGINIAN, Clu Gulager, Ryker , (Season 3, aired Sept. 16, 1964), 1962-1971. Courtesy Everett Collection !ACHTUNG AU
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Clu Gulager

Clu Gulager played "Emmett Ryker", initially a hired gun who transformed into the deputy sheriff of Medicine Bow. He left his mark on more than 100 episodes between 1963 and 1968.

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Clu Gulager in Los Angeles in 2018.
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Clu Gulager

Gulager had a lengthy career in Hollywood, starting with the 1964 film 'The Killers' and ending with his last role in Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 movie 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.' Sadly, he passed away in August 2022 at the age of 94.

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Sara Lane

Sara Lane, the actress who played the role of the orphaned frontier girl "Elizabeth Grainger" in four seasons of the NBC drama 'The Virginian,' passed away at the age of 73.

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Sara Lane

She died at her home in Napa, California, after a six-year struggle with breast cancer.

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'The Virginian' Doug McClure 1962
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Doug McClure

In addition to Drury, Doug McClure was also present in all nine seasons of 'The Virginian.' He portrayed the character "Trampas", a cowboy who added a touch of humor to the series.

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'The Virginian': This is Clu Gulager today.
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Roberta Shore, Doug McClure and Clu Gulager

Tragically, Doug McClure passed away in 1995 at the age of 59 due to lung cancer.

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Bette Davis

Back in 1962, Davis played "Celia Miller" on the TV show 'The Virginian' in an episode called 'The Accomplice.'

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13th December 1938: Bette Davis (1908 - 1989 ), American film actress.
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Bette Davis

Her career had its ups and downs, and even though she battled health issues, she kept acting in movies and TV until just before she passed away in 1989 from breast cancer.

Discover the world of 'The Virginian,' an iconic American Western TV series that aired from 1962 to 1971. This gallery pays tribute to the talented actors who graced the show and have since left us, leaving behind a lasting impact on television history.

'Virginian': These Stars Have Already Passed Away

Explore the gallery to know more about these remarkable individuals and their contributions.

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