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Only 43 at the time of his death, Blocker died on May 13, 1972, of a pulmonary embolism (a post-op blood clot to the lungs) following a "routine" gall bladder surgery.
Sep 11, 1987 · From Associated Press. Lorne Greene, who as patriarch Ben Cartwright on “Bonanza” became a worldwide image of firm but gentle fatherhood, died today in Santa Monica of complications from...
Lorne Green: Tragic Bonanza connection to his death. After Bonanza ended, there never was a true reunion. Dan Blocker passed away during the show's run, Pernell Roberts wanted nothing to do with ...
Bonanza lasted just that one final season without Blocker, who died of a pulmonary embolus at the age of 43. Bonanza remains one of TV's all-time great Western series. It ran for 14 seasons, but ...
Death at Dawn: Directed by Charles F. Haas. With Michael Landon, Lorne Greene, Pernell Roberts, Dan Blocker. When a powerful gang plagues Virginia City with a murderous protection racket, the Cartwrights are determined to stop it even as it threatens them.
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Sep 13, 1987 · He was 72. Greene, who was admitted to St. John’s Hospital and Medical Center in Santa Monica on Aug. 5 with a bleeding ulcer, died shortly after noon, hospital spokesman Arman Markarian said.
Casting. Season 14 included a number of changes in casting. Dan Blocker died in May 1972 after season thirteen ended, leaving only Greene and Landon as original top billed cast. David Canary, who had left over a contract dispute after four seasons returned as Candy Canady with opening credits billing.
