Dennis Weaver
American actor (1924-2006).
Born June 4th, 1924 in Joplin. [ref]
Died February 24th, 2006 at 81 years old in Ridgway (cancer). [ref]
Dennis Weaver, an American actor, died on February 24th, 2006, at the age of 81. He was best known for his roles on the classic television shows "Gunsmoke" and "McCloud". Starting out with small roles in television shows and films, he made his major break in the 1955 movie, "Task Force". After this, his popularity exploded, and he appeared not only in hit shows, but also several minor films. He is survived by his wife, his two sons from his prior marriage, and four grandchildren.
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson