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Joe Don Baker, ‘Walking Tall’ Star and James Bond Regular, Dies at 89
Joe Don Baker, an imposing character actor who left his mark on action films, Westerns and James Bond adventures, has died at 89. An obituary for the actor reveals he died on May 7 and is survived ...
The Hollywood Reporter2d
Joe Don Baker, Rugged Star of ‘Walking Tall,’ Dies at 89
By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Joe Don Baker, the broad-shouldered Texas tough guy who portrayed characters on both sides of the law, most notably Sheriff Buford Pusser in the unexpected box-office ...
New York Daily News2d
Actor Joe Don Baker, of James Bond and ‘Walking Tall,’ dies at 89
Actor Joe Don Baker, whose star turn in “Walking Tall” and appearances in three Bond films endeared him to legions of fans, has died. The character actor known for his versatility was 89.
Los Angeles Magazine3d
A Trip to Mauna Lani by Auberge Resorts on the Big Island is a Spiritual Reset
"Ha means breath," one lifelong Hawaiian, Ben, a svelte shirtless guide in his 20s, tells me and a half dozen other guests from the Mauni Lani Auberge Resorts Collection. Ben is taking us on a ...
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Joe Don Baker Dies: ‘Walking Tall’ Star Who Appeared In Three James Bond Films Was 89
Joe Don Baker, the actor who as the real-life Sheriff Buford Pusser in the 1973 vigilante film Walking Tall carried a big stick to mete out his own Tennessee brand of justice, died May 7 ...
Rolling Stone2d
Joe Don Baker, Rugged Character Actor From ‘Walking Tall’ and James Bond Films, Dead at 89
Joe Don Baker, the prolific character actor who appeared in Seventies classics like Walking Tall and Junior Bonner and a trio of James Bond movies, has died at the age of 89. The Groesbeck ...
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Joe Don Baker, Actor Known for “GoldenEye” and “Cape Fear”, Dies at 89
Joe Don Baker, who appeared in three James Bond movies and films like The Natural and Cape Fear, died at 89 on Wednesday, May 7 Baker's family announced his death in an obituary published on ...
New York Post2d
‘James Bond’ and ‘Walking Tall’ actor Joe Don Baker dead at 89
Hollywood has lost one of their own. Actor Joe Don Baker died at age 89 on May 7, per his obituary. The star was perhaps best known for his role as Sheriff Buford Pusser in the 1973 action ...
Los Angeles Times2d
Joe Don Baker, actor who wielded a big stick in ‘Walking Tall,’ dies at 89
Joe Don Baker, the leading man turned character actor who broke out playing Sheriff Buford Pusser in the 1973 movie “Walking Tall,” has died, his family announced online. The Texas-born tough ...
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Lani Cayetano on track to secure reelection in Taguig
MANILA, Philippines — Incumbent Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano is set to retain her seat as the city’s chief executive, according to the partial and unofficial results of the 2025 midterm elections.
Indiatimes3d
A slice of style: Baker breaks record with giant cake dress
Natasha Coline Kim Fah Lee Fokas, a Swiss baker, achieved a Guinness World Record by creating the world's largest wearable cake dress. The 131.15-kilogram edible gown, unveiled at the Swiss World ...
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R.I.P. Joe Don Baker: ‘Walking Tall,’ ‘Cape Fear’ Actor Dead At 89
Joe Don Baker, the Texas-born actor who became a staple in ’70s and ’80s action films, has passed away. He was 89. Baker’s family announced he died May 7. A cause of death was not shared.