From BBC News: Pernell Roberts, known to millions as Adam Cartwright in TV western series Bonanza, has died at the age of 81.
The actor, who was the last surviving cast member of the long-running series, also portrayed the title role in MASH spin-off Trapper John, MD.
Roberts initially found fame alongside Lorne Greene, Michael Landon and Dan Blocker as the oldest of Bonanza's three Nevada rancher siblings. His role in Trapper John, MD saw him portray an older version of MASH's Korean War surgeon, played by Elliot Gould in Robert Altman's film and Wayne Rogers in its TV spin-off.
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