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Who Shot J.R. and 11 Other Surprising Facts about ‘Dallas’

8. Jock Was A True Trooper, Cancer and All

When actor Jim Davis passed in 1981, Dallas lost one of its stalwarts. Davis starred as “Jock Ewing,” the hardscrabble patriarch of the family. The actor was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in season 4, yet continued to film. Those watching closely might have noted subtle differences—his voice developed a softer tone, he was often seated, and he wore a hairpiece as chemotherapy had caused hair loss. A professional till the end, Davis’ final appearance was in the episode “New Beginnings.” Due to audience awareness, and unable to find a replacement that matched the role’s requirements, producers did not re-cast Jock and had the character pass away too.

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