'Walking Tall' Star Joe Don Baker Dies at 89

Army Veteran and 'Walking Tall' Actor Joe Don Baker Dies at 89

Baker, a former Texas football player who served two years in the U.S. Army before making his television debut, died on May 7, 2025, in Los Angeles, according to a family announcement.

Beloved star of James Bond films dies at 89

LOS ANGELES, California -- Joe Don Baker, the rugged Texas-born actor best known for his roles in a trio of James Bond films, “Walking Tall” and “Mitchell” died on May 7 at the age of 89, his family announced Tuesday.

‘James Bond,’‘Walking Tall’ actor dead at 89

The Texas-born tough guy passed away earlier this month.

Joe Don Baker, actor known for 'James Bond,' 'Walking Tall' roles, dies at 89

Joe Don Baker, who rose to fame after his film "Walking Tall" became an overnight success in 1973, has died at 89.

Joe Don Baker, tough guy actor in ‘Walking Tall,’ dies at 89

The strapping Texan appeared in dozens of films and TV shows, delivering his most memorable performance as the crime-busting sheriff Buford Pusser.

'Walking Tall' star Joe Don Baker dies at 89

GROESBECK, Texas (KWKT) – Actor Joe Don Baker has died at age 89. Baker, originally from Groesbeck, Texas, died on May 7, according to his obituary, which did not specify a cause of death. Born on February 12, 1936, Baker attended Groesbeck High School, where he played both football and basketball. Baker's athletic prowess earned him a scholarship to North Texas State College where he joined the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and studied business …