Dan Blocker
Dan Blocker Blocker as Hoss Cartwright on Bonanza. Born Bobby Dan Davis Blocker (1928-12-10)December 10, 1928 DeKalb, Texas United States Died May 13, 1972(1972-05-13) (aged 43) Los Angeles, California United States Cause of death Pulmonary embolism Occupation Actor Years active 1956–1972 Political party Democratic Religion Methodist Spouse(s) Dolphia Parker Blocker (1952-1972); his death Children Dirk Blocker David Blocker Debra Lee Blocker Danna Lynn Blocker Dan Blocker (December 10, 1928 – May 13, 1972) was an American television actor and Korean War veteran. He is best remembered for his role as Eric "Hoss" Cartwright in the NBC western television series Bonanza.