
Death Summary: Pernell Roberts died from pancreatic cancer at his Malibu, California home on January 24, 2010. He was 81.
Who was Pernell Roberts : Robets was an actor and singer who is probably best known for his role of Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright's eldest son, on the popular television western series Bonanza. He was also the star of Trapper John, M.D. in which he played the title role of chief surgeon, Dr. John MacIntyre.
Despite the success of Bonanza, Robets left after the sixth season due to disagreements with the writers. Roberts complained that his character was a well-educated 34 year old man, and he wouldn't be referring to his father as "Pa". Roberts left Bonanza, the show went on for another eight seasons.
After Bonanza Roberts went on to guest star in several shows, including: The Big Valley, Mission: Impossible, The Wild Wild West, Gunsmoke, Mannix, The Odd Couple, Hawaii Five-O, and The Hardy Boys.
Who was Pernell Roberts : Robets was an actor and singer who is probably best known for his role of Adam Cartwright, Ben Cartwright's eldest son, on the popular television western series Bonanza. He was also the star of Trapper John, M.D. in which he played the title role of chief surgeon, Dr. John MacIntyre.
Despite the success of Bonanza, Robets left after the sixth season due to disagreements with the writers. Roberts complained that his character was a well-educated 34 year old man, and he wouldn't be referring to his father as "Pa". Roberts left Bonanza, the show went on for another eight seasons.
After Bonanza Roberts went on to guest star in several shows, including: The Big Valley, Mission: Impossible, The Wild Wild West, Gunsmoke, Mannix, The Odd Couple, Hawaii Five-O, and The Hardy Boys.
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R.I.P ADAM MY STEP DAD ALWAYS LIKED BONANZA
Thank you for many years of entertainment. You were a wonderful actor.
I always liked you the best out of the three boys quite but strong great actor you will sure be missed I know your family is having a hard time I will pray for them
sorry for your lost.
aww that’s so sweet……who ever you are………. karen
so sweet of you…..:):)
I always enjoyed watching you on Bonanza, you always seemed to be the level headed son in the clad, you will be sadly missed. Say hi to little Joe
“childhood rolemodel” Adam Cartwright/P.R.-say hello to the rest of the “family”.
You were the handsomest brother on Bonanza and a wonderful actor. Loved watching you on Trapper John MD.
My prayers go to your family and friends who miss you.
I fell in love with you when I was a teen and you were on Bonanza.all my friends loved Little Joe…..but you had my heart….and always will..I’ve thought of you often on where you were and what you were doing…Now I know you are in God’s hands…rest in peace…miss you alot.
I always loved to watch Bonanza you were a great actor rip
I always loved to watch Bonanza you were a great actor rip you were a star
THE BEST LOOKING CARTWRIGHT…. GOD BLESS REST IN PEACE
R.I.P
GOD I WILL MISS YOU AS A MAN HOW STOOD FOR YOUR CONVICTIONS AND FOR HUMAN RIGHTS& FOR ALL THE GREAT YEARS OF MOVIES& TV& STAGE YOU GAVE THE WORLD SOMETHING THAT COULD NOT BE REPLACED AS A GREAT, KIND, LOVING MAN YOU PERNELL RIP