US actor Larry Hagman dies at 81: family

LOS ANGELES: US actor Larry Hagman, who became famous for his role of J.R. Ewing in the US television show "Dallas," has died at the age of 81 after losing a battle with cancer, his family said. "When he passed, he was surrounded by loved ones," the family said in a statement. "It was a peaceful passing, just as he had wished for." According to the statement, Hagman died late Friday afternoon at Medical City Dallas Hospital from complications from cancer. No other details were given. (AFP)