Larry Hagman, who spent more than a decade playing TV villain JR Ewing has died at the age of 81, his family says.
Hagman, who had suffered from cancer and cirrhosis of the liver, died in hospital on Friday afternoon, according to a family statement.
"Larry was back in his beloved Dallas, re-enacting the iconic role he loved most," said the family. "He was surrounded by loved ones."
Long-time friend Linda Gray, who played Sue Ellen, was by his bedside.
"Larry Hagman was my best friend for 35 years," said Ms Gray in a statement released by her agent.
BBC News - Larry Hagman star of Dallas dies at 81
Hagman, who had suffered from cancer and cirrhosis of the liver, died in hospital on Friday afternoon, according to a family statement.
"Larry was back in his beloved Dallas, re-enacting the iconic role he loved most," said the family. "He was surrounded by loved ones."
Long-time friend Linda Gray, who played Sue Ellen, was by his bedside.
"Larry Hagman was my best friend for 35 years," said Ms Gray in a statement released by her agent.
BBC News - Larry Hagman star of Dallas dies at 81
