Obituary of Joe Don Baker

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Joe Don Baker

Joe Baker (born February 12th, 1936 in Groesbeck, Texas) was a Film Actor who was best known for his role as Sheriff Buford Pusser in the American action film "Walking Tall". Joe died on March 15th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of issues related to his age. He was 90 years old.

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Joe Don Baker Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
    • Full Name: Baker, Joe
    • Common Name: Joe Don Baker
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Groesbeck, Texas, United States
    • Birth Date: February 12, 1936
    • Age: 90
    • Occupation: Film Actor
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Hershey's Kisses
    • Favorite Color: Yellow
    • Favorite Scent: Jimmy Choo Man
    • Favorite Actor: Idris Elba

    Joe's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Joe Don Baker
    • Father: Doyle Charles Baker
    • Mother: Edna Baker (née McDonald)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Maria Dolores Rivero-Torres (25 December 1969-divorced 1980)

Death Notice:

  • Date: Still Alive
  • Place: Unknown
  • Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Film ActorAmerican Born on February 12th Born in 1936 Born in Texas Died from

Quotable Quotes:

"Made it, Ma! Top of the world!"

"[on working with Sam Peckinpah in Junior Bonner (1972)] I didn't care for Peckinpah at all. He was one of those little guys who tries to bully big guys and he almost got his ass whipped for trying to do it to me. Every time I was going to throttle Peckinpah, Steve McQueen would come over and calm me down like a brother would." (IMDB)

"We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths."

"You find that you have peace of mind and can enjoy yourself, get more sleep, and rest when you know that it was a one hundred percent effort that you gave.win or lose."

"Joe Baker was an amazing person and there is no way that he could have died in a tragic way. Joe was loved and is missed by everyone. (V)"

"Joe Baker will always be remembered for his love for his family, unwavering kindness towards others, and his many accomplishments throughout his life. (V)"

Is Mr. Joe Baker still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.

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