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Ralph Waite played "John Walton Sr"., the family patriarch. He was a hardworking man with a strong sense of values.
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Waite passed away on February 13, 2014, at the age of 85 due to age-related illnesses.
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Ellen Corby portrayed "Esther", the grandmother of the "Walton" family, often referred to as "Grandma Walton". She was known for her wise and endearing personality.
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Ellen Corby passed away on April 14, 1999, at the age of 87, due to complications from a stroke.
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Will Geer played "Zebulon", the "Walton" family's wise and beloved "Grandpa Walton".
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He passed away on April 22, 1978, at the age of 76, due to respiratory failure.
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Joe Conley portrayed "Ike Godsey", the friendly and helpful storekeeper in 'Walton's Mountain'.
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He passed away on July 7, 2013, at the age of 85, after battling dementia.
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Beulah Bondi portrayed the character of "Martha Corinne Walton", also known as "Grandma Walton".
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She passed away on January 11, 1981, at the age of 91. She died due to complications from pneumonia.
The beloved classic series 'The Waltons' captured hearts for nine seasons, depicting the life of the Virginia-based 'Walton' family in the 1930s and '40s. Despite the enduring love for the show, time has inevitably taken some of its cherished stars away.
Over the years, more than a few of the beloved 'Waltons' actors have passed on, leaving behind fond memories and a lasting legacy.