Randy Boone from the Western TV show The Virginian dies at 83

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Randy Boone from the popular Western TV show The Virginian has died at age 83. 

The North Carolina native passed away on August 28, his wife Lana told to The Hollywood Reporter.

Randy Benton, portraying a cowboy who could play the guitar, was a recurring character in the long-running Western series The Virginian. From 1964 to 1966, he appeared in three seasons of the show.

Apart from his main role, he also appeared in various other productions such as Cimarron Strip, It’s a Man’s World, The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, and The Twilight Zone.

The star was also in films such as 1966’s Country Boy and 1973’s Terminal Island.

In the later stages of his career, Boone made an appearance in the 1976 Western movie “The Quest,” starring Kurt Russell. Four years later, he was seen on the television show “Highway to Heaven.” In 1987, Boone played a role in the film titled “The Wild Pair,” as per IMDb records.

Over social media, people have paid tribute to him as a humble, quiet individual with a warm heart, and they often refer to him as an outstanding person.

The actor went to North Carolina State College in Raleigh before heading to Los Angeles.

Boone got his on-screen start on It’s a Man’s World as Hodges.

The artist was also a singer. 

Back in 1965, I proudly unveiled my solo album, “Ramblin’ Randy,” a reflection of the music deeply rooted within me. That very year also saw the release of “The Singing Stars of The Virginian,” an extraordinary collaboration with my esteemed co-star, Roberta Shore. Both works were expressions of our shared passion for creating timeless melodies.

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2025-09-01 19:33