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Actor and member of the Performing Arts Community, Joe Don Baker, passed away at the age of 89 on May 7, 2025.
According to Legacy Remembers, the actor retired in 2012, with a long list of acting roles, including Walking Tall, Mitchell, and supporting roles in the James Bond movies. While the reason is unknown, his passing was confirmed through an online obituary, which reads,
"Though Joe Don may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Joe Don touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness."
The heartfelt obituary added,
"In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries."
Additionally, it was announced that his funeral service will be held on May 20 in California, and a burial will be held on the same day at the "Oakwood Memorial Park."
Walking Tall star Joe Don Baker passes away at 89
Joe Don Baker had a notable presence in the movie industry. From his roles as a villain in James Bond movies to channelling deep-seated anger in the violent movie, Walking Tall, Baker had a long-standing career.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor was married to Maria Dolores Rivero-Torres until their divorce in 1980. The two didn't have any children. He is survived by his family members who live in Groesbeck.
A fan account on X mourned the passing of the actor and wrote,
"We’re very sad to hear of the passing of Joe Don Baker. He played 2 fantastic and vastly different characters in 3 #JamesBond films - Brad Whittaker & Jack Wade."
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Hollywood fans will remember veteran actor Joe Don Baker for his dynamic roles in 57 movies and his notable presence in the Performing Arts. Tributes have poured in for the actor, and a funeral has been scheduled for May 20 in California. Fans can send flowers via the obituary page on the Legacy website.
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