Walton Cast Who Have Died
Ralph Waite, who played John Walton Sr. on The Waltons for nine seasons, died Thursday at age 85. While he’s best known for his Emmy-nominated role as the patriarch on the long-running 1970s CBS drama, Waite has had recent recurring roles on NCIS, Bones, and Days of Our Lives. Actor Joe Conley, who played kindly country storekeeper Ike Godsey on 1970s TV family drama The Waltons, died Sunday at age 85, former co-star Mary Beth McDonough, who played Erin Walton, wrote on Facebook. Actor Ralph Waite, best known for playing John Walton Sr-Papa Walton-in the long-running TV show The Waltons, has died at the age of 85. Ralph was a good honest actor and a good honest man, said Michael Learned, who played his on-screen wife Olivia. Remembered: Actor Joe Conley, pictured in 2001, has died at the age of 85 after suffering from dementia. Mr Conley suffered from dementia his wife Louise told Los Angeles Times. His former co-star Mary Beth McDonough, who played Erin Walton, wrote a tribute to the actor on Facebook. Joe Conley, famous for his role as shopkeeper Ike Godsey on TV series The Waltons, has died aged 85. The much loved actor died at a care facility in Southern California on Sunday. Ralph Waite, who was beloved to TV viewers as the ultimate father figure, John Walton, on The Waltons, has died. Joe Conley, famous for his role as shopkeeper Ike Godsey on TV series The Waltons, has died aged 85. The much loved actor died at a care facility in Southern California on Sunday. He played Ike Godsey in The Waltons from the series start in 1972 throughout its nine seasons into the 80s. Remembered: Actor Joe Conley, pictured in 2001, has died at the age of 85 after suffering from dementia. Mr Conley suffered from dementia his wife Louise told Los Angeles Times. His former co-star Mary Beth McDonough, who played Erin Walton, wrote a tribute to the actor on Facebook. 'It is a a sad day. Actor Ralph Waite, best known for playing John Walton Sr-Papa Walton-in the long-running TV show The Waltons, has died at the age of 85. Ralph was a good honest actor and a good honest man, said Michael Learned, who played his on-screen wife Olivia. He was my spiritual husband. We loved each other for over 40 years. Joe Conley, who played general store proprietor Ike Godsey on the beloved CBS family drama The Waltons, has died, his co-star Mary Beth McDonough reported Monday on her Facebook page.
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