Larry Hagman was briefly replaced by Donna Reed for the 1984–1985 season, before Bel Geddes returned in better health for the 1985–1986 season. By the end of its 14th season in 1991, ratings had slipped to the extent that CBS decided to end "Dallas". Hagman was the only actor to appear in all 357 episodes. He had also made five guest appearances on the "Dallas" spin-off series "Knots Landing" in the early 1980s. Some years after "Dallas" ended, Hagman appeared in two subsequent "Dallas" television movies: "" in 1996, and "" in 1998. Hagman reprised his role as J.R. Ewing in TNT's
Larry Hagman Thanksgiving holiday. He died surrounded by loved ones. It was a peaceful passing, just as he had wished for." "The New York Times" described him as "one of television's most beloved villains". Hagman's body was cremated and his ashes were scattered at the Southfork Ranch in Parker, Texas. Actress Linda Gray, who played Sue Ellen Ewing on "Dallas", called Hagman her "best friend for 35 years", and was at his bedside when he died, her agent told the BBC. In a statement, she said: "He was the Pied Piper of life and brought joy to everyone he knew. He was