'Walking Tall' and 'James Bond' actor Joe Don Baker dead at 89
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Joe Don Baker, who starred in "Walking Tall," "Cape Fear" and three James Bond movies, has died at the age of 89. The actor passed away on May 7.
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"Joe Don was a beacon of kindness and generosity," the obituary read. "His intellectual curiosity made him a voracious reader, inspiring a great love of nature and animals, particularly cats. Throughout his life, Joe Don touched many lives with his warmth and compassion, leaving an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him."
Born on Feb. 12, 1936, Baker spent his early years in Groesbeck, Texas, and attended North Texas State College. After graduating with a degree in business administration, he served in the U.S. Army for two years before moving to New York to pursue an acting career.
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