Larry Hagman, Who Played J.R. Ewing in ‘Dallas,’ Dies at 81 - nytimes

Larry Hagman, whose portrayal of one of television’s most beloved villains, J. R. Ewing, led the CBS series “Dallas” to enormous worldwide popularity, died on Friday in Dallas. He was 81. -  Larry Hagman, Who Played JR Ewing in 'Dallas,' Dies at 81