US series legend dies: Hollywood actor had his "last gun battle"

He became immortal not only for Western fans: "Bonanza" star Ben Cooper played into the hearts of his audience. Now the acting legend has passed away.

• Ben Cooper has become a western legend.
• He could be seen in " A Colt for All Cases " and " Bonanza ".
• Now the actor died at the age of 86.

Memphis, Tennessee - "They let me play the cowboy and paid me for it," Ben Cooper is said to have said in an interview and in fact, hardly anyone embodied the role of cattle herder as coolly as he did. The actor quickly became a legend with his numerous appearances in various western films such as the legendary TV series " Bonanza ". Now Ben Cooper has died at the age of 86 .

Ben Cooper dead: nephew posts death announcement on Facebook account of the "Bonanza" star

“Sadly, the news reached me that my uncle and western actor Ben Cooper had his last firefight this morning. He died in his sleep at the age of 86, ”posted his nephew, Pete Searls, on Ben Cooper's Facebook account. He also confirms his uncle's death announcement to the "Hollywood Reporter".

After the legend of actor Ben Cooper dies: fans mourn on Facebook

"He has definitely made himself immortal in the world and it has made us all better," the fans appreciate the Bonanza star on Facebook and write: "He has left us with such wonderful memories." The opinion that Ben Cooper has definitely made himself legendary , are also the other users and condolences with the words: "He always stuck out, no matter where he appeared" and " Rest in peace , Ben Cooper. You left a wonderful legacy. "

Ben Cooper was probably well prepared for his western roles

This wonderful legacy also includes Ben Cooper's roles in " Johnny Guita r - When women hate", " Death saddled in the saddle " or " A colt just in case ." He seemed almost predestined for the role of cowboy like a quote from the actor in the "Hollywood Reporter" suggests. “I've always ridden and got my own horse when I was 12 years old. I usually jumped up bareback and didn't know there were stunt men. So when I saw a film, I practiced on my own horse until I was able to do the stunt. ”

Now Ben Cooper is dead. As the "Hollywood Reporter" continues, the western legend has fallen asleep peacefully after a long illness .

Recently Bonanza fans had to say goodbye to Marj Dusay forever. The series also mourns after the death of the "Dallas" star "Cliff Barnes".

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