Obituary of Dan Blocker

Dan Blocker

Dan Blocker (born December 10th, 1928 in De Kalb, Texas) was a TV Actor who was best known for portraying Eric "Hoss" Cartwright in the American TV series "Bonanza". Dan died on May 13th, 1972 and his death was reportedly because of a pulmonary embolism (bad heart). He was only 43.

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Dan Blocker Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Blocker, Dan
Common Name: Dan Blocker
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: De Kalb, Texas, United States
Birth Date: December 10, 1928
Age: 43 (at death)
Also Known As: Bobby Blocker
Occupation: TV Actor

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Johnsonville Sausage Brats
Favorite Color: Magenta (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Dan's Family Tree

Birth Name: Bobby Dan Davis Blocker
Father: Ora Shack Blocker (1895–1960)
Mother: Mary Davis Blocker (1901–1998)
Spouse/Partner:

Dolphia Lee Parker Blocker (married 25 August 1952-13 May 1972, his death)

Son(s):

Dirk Blocker (born July 31, 1957)
David Blocker (born May 4, 1955)

Daughter(s):

Debra Lee Blocker
Danna Lynn Blocker

Death Notice:

Date: May 13 1972 at age 43
Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Pulmonary embolism (following gall bladder surgery)
Interment: Burried in a family plot in Woodmen Cemetery, in De Kalb, Texas

Category Tags:

TV Actor American Born on December 10th Born in 1928 Born in Texas Died in 1972 Died at age 43 Died from Pulmonary embolism

Quotable Quotes:

"Say "hello" to my little friend!"

"Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced."

"The principle is competing against yourself. It's about self-improvement, about being better than you were the day before."

"No matter what you do - guns, no guns - it doesn't matter. You have people that are mentally ill. And they're gonna come through the cracks."

"And, I hate it. I am a traditionalist. I have so many fabulous friends who happen to be gay, but I am a traditionalist."

"If a man's thoughts are muddy, If he is reckless and full of deceit, How can he wear the yellow robe? Whoever is master of his own nature, Bright, clear and true, He may indeed wear the yellow robe."

"[advice his father gave him] "Son, the rate you're growing you're going to be one helluva big fella. If you use your size and strength properly it can be a wonderful thing for you. If you don't, Heaven help you. One day you'll start pushing some little guy around and he'll pull a gun and blow your brains out."" (IMDB)

"Dan Blocker lived a life full of love, laughter, and compassion, leaving behind a lasting impact on both his beloved family and a legion of fans who will never forget the larger-than-life character he brought to the screen. (V)"

Is Mr. Dan Blocker still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.