Trapper John star Pernell Roberts dead at 81
Posted by JohnF | Posted in People | Posted on 26-01-2010
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PERNELL Roberts, an original cast member of the classic television western series Bonanza, died at his Malibu home, aged 81.
The Los Angeles Times reported that his death from cancer was confirmed by his wife, Eleanor Criswell.
Roberts played Adam, the handsome, deep-voiced eldest son of the Cartwright clan, from 1959 until the end of the ‘64-65 season.
He then went on to act in films and resume a stage career.
In 1979 he returned to television in Trapper John M.D., playing the title character for seven seasons.
He retired in the late 1990s.
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