Larry Hagman loses his battle with cancer — R.I.P. beloved Texan TV villain

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J.R. Ewing aka Larry Hagman has passed away at the age of 81. According to local reports, Larry died in a Dallas hospital at 4:20 pm Friday due to complications from a recent battle with cancer.

The actor’s family released a statement shortly afterwards, saying “He was surrounded by loved ones when he passed. It was a peaceful passing, just as he had wished for.”

This is a very sad day… “Dallas” would never have the legacy it does without J.R. Ewing. He even reprised his iconic villain role from the ’80′s drama on the TNT version, which launched earlier this year. Larry also starred in “I Dream of Jeannie.” He is survived by his two children.

R.I.P. beloved Texan TV villain.