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Don S. Davis: 1942-2008 With great sadness we must report that veteran actor Don S. Davis passed away on June 29, 2008. He was 65 years old. Don co-starred on Stargate SG-1 for the show's first seven years, helping to launch the enduring science fiction franchise. Davis played Major General George Hammond, base commander and a father figure to many of the show's characters. He is also well-known for his portrayal of Major Garland Briggs in Twin Peaks. Off-screen, Don was beloved by the show's cast and crew. He departed the show in 2003 due to a medical condition that...

First time poster and proud to join the community of Free Republic. I've been lurking for about a year now and know that a lot of you's are fans of Stargate SG1. Don Davis who played General George Hammond died on June 29th of a massive heart attack. He played a better General in fiction that those in the real world such Ret General Weasley Clark. RIP Hammond of Texas. You can post tributes to General Hammond on Gateworld.

With great sadness we must report that veteran actor Don S. Davis passed away on June 29, 2008. He was 65 years old. Don co-starred on Stargate SG-1 for the show's first seven years, helping to launch the enduring science fiction franchise. Davis played Major General George Hammond, base commander and a father figure to many of the show's characters. He is also well-known for his portrayal of Major Garland Briggs in Twin Peaks. Off-screen, Don was beloved by the show's cast and crew. He departed the show in 2003 due to a medical condition that restricted his workload, but...