Is a national officer of the American Cancer Society since the early 1970s.
Left his movie career for service in World War II. He worked to recover injured soldiers who had developed speech problems. His military service finished before the war ended.
Long before Joan Collins would co-star opposite him on "Dynasty" (1981), she was one of his drama students. They met in the 1940s.
Longtime friend Cheryl Ladd was also his next-door neighbor.
Met second wife, Julie Warren, who was a theater companion and a successful actress.
Met third wife, Nicole Carter, at the Breeders' Cup races.
Originally met Kate Jackson at a race track. She would later star in "Charlie's Angels" (1976).
Played baseball in both high school and college. He dropped out of college in his junior year and took parts on radio soap operas.
Remained friends with Linda Evans during and after "Dynasty" (1981).
Second wife of 51 years, Julie Warren, died in hospital, after he made the difficult decision to turn off her life-support machine, a few weeks after she went into a coma. [15 August 1994].
Served on the Board of Directors of Hollywood Race Track, from 1972, and is still part of the committee.
Signed a $5,000,000 contract deal with the director of Charlie's Angels (2000) and Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003) to voice the famous voice of "Charlie Townsend".
Sold his costly stable of thoroughbreds in 2004.
Spokesman/sponsor of the World Wildlife Fund, supported the American Cancer Society and the United Nations Association.
Starred in the original 1953 hit Broadway production of "The Teahouse of the August Moon".
Survived by six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The oldest of three children.
Though he was not part of the "Charlie's Angels" (1976) cast, he was the only actor to have a voice part in every episode of the series.
Underwent quadruple bypass surgery. His operation was so successful that he was able to return to "Charlie's Angels" (1976) in 1979.
Was a spokesperson for Michelob Beer in the late 1970s.