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Published January 26, 2010, 12:00 AM

Pernell Roberts


This 1959 picture provided by NBC shows actor Pernell Roberts from the "Bonanza" television show. Roberts, the ruggedly handsome actor who shocked Hollywood by leaving TV's "Bonanza" at the height of its popularity, then found fame again years later on "Trapper John, M.D.," has died. He was 81. Roberts, the last surviving member of the classic Western's cast, died of cancer Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010 at his Malibu home, his wife Eleanor Criswell told the Los Angeles Times. (AP Photo/NBC)


Read the article: OBIT: Pernell Roberts, 81, TV's 'Trapper John M.D.' and oldest of 'Bonanza' brothers