Have you wondered about the Bonanza cast? Bonanza was truly one of the greatest American television shows and we’ll forever love the cast for the wonderful characters they portrayed.
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Generations, old and new, will continue to watch the show and will feel an affinity for the Bonanza cast who brought the show to life.
As we look back at reruns of the show, let’s make sure we pay our respect to those Bonanza cast members who have passed away.
There’s Lorne Greenewho played Ben Cartwright, the head of the household and father to the three protagonists.He passedaway from a respiratory arrest in 1987.
Michael Landon played Little Joe Cartwright, who was easily one of the most popular characters in the show. He passed away from cancer in 1991.
None of us will ever forget the great Dan Blocker who played the middle child Hoss!This lovable actor left us in 1972 at the age of 43 from pulmonary embolism.
We also lost Pernell Roberts who played the eldest Cartwright brother, Adam. He died from pancreatic cancer in 2010.
David Canary came to the show during the ninth season but made a huge impact with his portrayal of the cowboy ‘Candy’ Canaday. He passed away from natural causes in 2015, having been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease many years earlier.
Iconic Chinese-American actor Victor Sen Yung died from a natural gas leak in 1980. He was known for the charming Hop Sing character.
These Bonanza cast members will remain legends in American television history. They helped make a show during the height of the Western genre’s popularity. The show is a staple of the richness of American culture and these legendary actors will always have a place in our hearts.
Let’s look more into how each Bonanza cast member died and their amazing lives and careers.
How Each Bonanza Cast Member Died