US Edition'Walking Tall' Star Joe Don Baker Dies at 89
- Actor Joe Don Baker died on May 7, 2025, at age 89, as announced by his family in his native Groesbeck, Texas.
- Baker became widely known after starring as Sheriff Buford Pusser in the 1973 box office hit Walking Tall following his earlier rise in 1972 films like Junior Bonner.
- He also appeared as a mob hitman in Charley Varrick and played villain Brad Whitaker and CIA agent Jack Wade in several James Bond films released between 1987 and 1997.
- Baker acted in 57 movies before retiring in 2012, and his family described him as ‘‘a beacon of kindness and generosity’’ who touched many lives with warmth and compassion.
- His passing is deeply felt by his close-knit group of friends and family from his hometown, who hold his memory in lasting regard and appreciate the meaningful influence he had on their lives.
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Beloved star of James Bond films dies at 89
LOS ANGELES, California -- Joe Don Baker, the rugged Texas-born actor best known for his roles in a trio of James Bond films, “Walking Tall” and “Mitchell” died on May 7 at the age of 89, his family announced Tuesday.
'Walking Tall' star Joe Don Baker dies at 89
GROESBECK, Texas (KWKT) – Actor Joe Don Baker has died at age 89. Baker, originally from Groesbeck, Texas, died on May 7, according to his obituary, which did not specify a cause of death. Born on February 12, 1936, Baker attended Groesbeck High School, where he played both football and basketball. Baker's athletic prowess earned him a scholarship to North Texas State College where he joined the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and studied business …
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