Dan Haggerty, Iconic Actor of “Grizzly Adams,” Dies at 73

Dan Haggerty, known for his role as the gentle mountain man in the movie and television series “The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams,” passed away in Burbank, Calif., at the age of 73. His friend and manager, Terry Bomar, confirmed that cancer of the spine was the cause.

Early Career and Rise to Fame

Originally working as a stuntman and animal handler in Hollywood, Haggerty was approached by a producer for a film reshoot, which later led to his iconic role as Grizzly Adams. The film, based on the novel by Charles Sellier Jr., became a box office success, leading to a television adaptation where Haggerty reprised his role.