Larry Hagman "Dallas". From then on, Hagman became one of the highest-paid stars in television. At the beginning of the 1980–81 season, writers were told to keep the storylines away from the actors until they really found out who actually shot J.R., and it took three weeks until the culprit was revealed on November 21, 1980, in a ratings record-breaking episode. For his performance as J.R. Ewing, Hagman was nominated for two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 1980 and 1981, but did not win. He was also nominated for four Golden Globe Awards, between 1981 and
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