Fess Parker, RIP

[Scottwdw]

Fess Parker, the actor who played Davy Crockett, died today at the age of 85. ; Here is a portrait of him as Davey Crockett which hangs in the Trail's End restaurant near the bar which is still called Crockett's Tavern.

I wrote a blog at All Ears about it: King of the Wild Frontier

 

[Roger]

Yes I heard the news today on the radio. ; Very sad. ; He *was* Davy Crockett for our generation.

 

[Tim]

We lost another Disney legend. ; Sad times. ;

 

[goofmick]

A legend that will be missed. ;

 

[zackiedawg]

A nation holds their coonskin caps at their hearts and bow their heads.

 

[mSummers]

A nation holds their coonskin caps at their hearts and bow their heads.

Well said Justin. ; May he rest in peace.