Posted on 04/06/2020 4:30:21 PM PDT by Schatze
James Drury, star of one of the longest-running Westerns in the history of television, The Virginian, has died.
Dury’s assistant confirmed his death in a Facebook post, writing that he died of natural causes. He was 85.
“THE COWBOY took his last ride,” Lindsey Karen wrote. “It is with immense sadness that I let you all know that James Drury, our beloved Virginian and dear friend passed away this morning of natural causes, Monday, April 6, 2020. He will be missed so much. It is beyond words. Memorial service to be determined later.”
Drury was best known for his role as the mysterious, no-name foreman called “The Virginian” on the hit show. The series followed his character as he worked to enforce the law and maintain an orderly lifestyle in 1980s Wyoming at Shiloh Ranch.
Based on Owen Wister’s 1902 novel of the same name, the NBC series ran for nine seasons from 1962-1971. The Virginian was the third-longest running TV Western, topped only by CBS’s Gunsmoke and NBC’s Bonanza.
Drury was one of two cast members to appear in every season.
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Pussy Galore also died at age 94.
Loved the Virginian as a kid, Drury was cool, RIP.
Agree
Happy Trails.
I think Alotta Fagina is still doing well...
Not many of 1950’s cowboys left out there. I think Robert
Fuller, John Russell, Micheal Burns, Johnny Crawford. and Clint Eastwood are still with us.
I was a big fan of his show. RIP.
I was talking about Honor Blackman. Also James King from My 600 LB. life died. This guy would inhale his food.
I just found the Virginian a few years ago, enjoyed watchingin many episodes.
I have his picture in Vietnam in 65 or 66. Was a fan since.
Not many of 1950’s cowboys left out there. I think Robert
Fuller, John Russell, Micheal Burns, Johnny Crawford. and Clint Eastwood are still with us.
John Russell died in 1991!
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