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'Walking Tall' Star Joe Don Baker Dies at 89

  • Actor Joe Don Baker died on May 7, 2025, at the age of 89, as announced by his family from his native Groesbeck, Texas.
  • Baker began gaining public recognition in 1972, starring in Sam Peckinpah's 'Junior Bonner' before leading the 1973 box office hit 'Walking Tall.'
  • He portrayed distinctive characters including Sheriff Buford Pusser, a former wrestler-lawman, a mob hitman in 'Charley Varrick,' and roles in James Bond films.
  • Baker appeared in 57 films, graduated with a business degree from North Texas State College, served two years in the U.S. Army, and retired in 2012.
  • His family described him as a shining example of kindness and generosity, while his close friends and relatives deeply mourned his warmth and the lasting impact he had on their lives.
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Legacy.com broke the news in United States on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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