Fess Parker, known to legions of Disney fans as TV's Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone, passed away Thursday at his home near Santa Barbara. Parker was 85.
Disney CEO Robert Iger released a statement saying: "Like many kids growing up in the 50's, Davy Crockett was my first hero, and I had the coonskin cap to prove it. Fess Parker's unforgettable, exciting and admirable performance as this American icon has remained with me all these years, as it has for his millions of fans around the world. Fess is truly a Disney Legend, as is the heroic character he portrayed, and while he will certainly be missed, he will never be forgotten."
In 2004, Parker was honored with a window in Frontierland at Disneyland. Wade Sampson wrote a tribute to Parker last year.
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