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Larry Hagman: 1931 - 2012

Actor Larry Hagman, famous for his role in 'Dallas' as J.R. Ewing, died at the age of 81 from complications with cancer.

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Actor Larry Hagman, who found worldwide fame in his role as J.R. Ewing in the American soap opera "Dallas," died Nov. 23 at the age of 81.

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Actress Mary Martin (1914 - 1990) went over songs from "South Pacific" with her son Larry Hagman. Both Martin and Hagman appeared in the show.

Betta St. John and Larry Hagman wore exotic costumes during a stage show in 1952.

Hagman filmed a scene on location at North American Aviation's Space Division in Downey, Calif., in 1965 for "I Dream of Jeannie."

Barbara Eden with her co-star Larry Hagman in a scene for "I Dream of Genie" in 1967.

Image: Larry Hagman In 'Dallas'

A still from the TV series "Dallas" shows Larry Hagman, who played John Ross "J.R." Ewing Jr., as he sat in a lawnchair dressed in a waistcoat and Stetson, June 1982. Hagman was initially reluctant to be on "Dallas" when he first read the script in the late 1970s.

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Maj and Larry Hagman paused for photographers outside Le Bistro in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Saturday, Nov. 7, 1981, where they joined other celebrities during a dinner hosted by former President Gerald Ford and his wife in honor of Jordan's King Hussein and Queen Noor.

Larry Hagman, pictured in October 1983. Hagman created one of American television's most supreme villains in the conniving, amoral oilman J.R. Ewing on "Dallas."

Irish television chat show host and radio broadcaster Terry Wogan with Larry Hagman, who played J.R. on "Dallas." At the time, "Who Shot JR?" was the burning question on the lips of a nation of soap addicts.

Image: Larry Hagman Joins SAG Actors On Strike

Larry Hagman lent his support to SAG actors on strike on Aug. 7, 2000, outside the Hollywood Paladium in Hollywood, Calif.

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Larry Hagman onstage at the 2006 TV Land Awards at the Barker Hangar on March 19, 2006, in Santa Monica, Calif.

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Image: Actor Larry Hagman poses in front of the  Southfork Ranch mansion made famous in the television show, \"Dallas\"

Larry Hagman posed in front of the Southfork Ranch mansion made famous in the television show, "Dallas," in Parker, Texas, Thursday Oct. 9, 2008.

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Image: File photo of Hagman riding a horse as he arrives for a VIP preview party for the Collection of Larry Hagman at Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills

Larry Hagman rode a horse as he arrived for a VIP preview party for the Collection of Larry Hagman at Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills, June 1, 2011.

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Image: Actor Larry Hagman's personal antiques,

Hagman's personal antiques, fine and decorative art, furniture, and memorabilia from the classic 1980's primetime soap opera "Dallas" were on display on May 23, 2011, before being offered for auction in a sale held at Julien's Auctions Gallery in Beverly Hills, Calif. on June 4, 2011.

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Image: Hagman holds his Lazarini Cominazo antique shotgun during a preview of the auction \"The Collection of Larry Hagman\" in Beverly Hills

Hagman posed with his Lazarini Cominazo antique shotgun during a preview of the auction "The Collection of Larry Hagman" in Beverly Hills.

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Larry Hagman posed with his "Dallas" co-star Linda Gray in Hollywood on April 12, 2012.

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