Last year, 2022, was a year filled with tragedy. Dozens of famous celebrities lost their lives, many at much too young an age. Back on May 9, 2022, one actor who starred in legendary movies passed away at the age of eighty-four. This actor was none other than the great Bo Hopkins. You probably remember his iconic acting in movies like The Wild Bunch, White Lightning, Midnight Express, and American Graffiti.
The actor’s death was confirmed via a press release published on his website. The statement said, “It is with great sadness that we announce that Bo has passed away. Bo loved hearing from his fans from around the world, and although he was unable to respond to every email over the last few years, he appreciated hearing from each and every one of you.”
Although the cause of Bo Hopkins’s death was not stated in the press release, it was later revealed in another source. Nevertheless, the statement makes it abundantly clear that Hopkins was a man who made a lasting impression on people he met – whether through his movies or in person.
In addition to the movies mentioned above, most of which were released in the 1970s, Bo Hopkins was also a prolific television actor. He held guest starring roles in popular shows like Charlie’s Angeles, Hotel, The A-Team, The Rockford Files, and Matt Houston. He was also featured in several episodes of the TV series Dallas, playing the character J.R. Ewing’s nemesis, “Buck Fallmont.”
As a tribute to Bo Hopkins, many fans and members of the entertainment industry have taken to social media to express their condolences and admiration for his life and career.
Bo Hopkins is survived by his loyal wife of thirty-two years, Sian Eleanor Green. The married pair shared a son Matthew and a daughter Jane.
In the video below, you’ll get a nine-minute tribute to the late great Bo Hopkins.