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Davy Crockett Star Fess Parker Dead at 85

His character became iconic in the 1950s

By the Associated Press

Posted Mar 18, 2010 3:36 PM CDT

(AP) – Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone star Fess Parker died today at age 85. Parker died of natural causes at his Santa Ynez home near the Fess Parker Winery, said a family spokeswoman. His death comes on the 84th birthday of his wife of 50 years,...   Read full story »

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