The actor, who returned as J.R. in a new edition of "Dallas" this year, had a long history of health problems and died Friday due to complications from his battle with cancer, his family said.

Larry Hagman 1931-2012 33 photos. He's being remembered for his long-running role on CBS' "Dallas," portraying J.R. Ewing, one the greatest villains in TV history.

Actor Larry Hagman poses in front of the Southfork Ranch mansion made famous in the television show, Tony Gutierrez / AP file Updated at 7:30 a.m. ET: Actor Larry Hagman — who became a global ...

Actor Larry Hagman, 81, whom fans for decades confused with J.R. Ewing, the conniving character he so convincingly played on TV's Dallas, died Friday in the Texas city that made him a household name.

As BroadwayWorld reported last week, TV star Larry Hagman, who played 'J.R. Ewing' on 'Dallas', died on November 23, 2012, after a battle with cancer. He was 81. We celebrate the life and career ...

Although he first gained fame Capt. Tony Nelson on Jeannie,” Hagman earned his greatest stardom as J.R. Ewing ...

Larry Hagman was a character, all right. For most Americans, that character was and always will be J.R. Ewing, the gleefully conniving, iconic Dallas salute to capitalism run amok — and family ...

This time there will be no cliff-hanger. For the soap of all primetime soaps, you can't help but feel that the sudden death of Larry Hagman Friday afternoon in Dallas at the age of 81 isn't ...

Iconic television actor Larry Hagman passed away Friday in Dallas at the age of 81 after a recent battle with cancer. The “Dallas” and “I Dream of Jeannie” star was remembered by many of ...

PHOTOS; Larry Hagman: Remembering TV’s Iconic Villain “I think my dad was a trailblazer in the industry,” he said, while carefully keeping his remarks as diplomatic as possible.

Larry Hagman was prone to erratic behavior. During its series run from 1965 to 1970, I Dream of Jeannie was considered a ratings hit. Hagman immediately had his sights set on superstardom.

Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman never met before their I Dream of Jeannie screen test together. “We started doing this scene and I threw my arms around his neck,” Barbara tells Closer exclusively.