Fess Parker dies at 82

Fess Parker who made his fame out of his iconic portrayal as Davy Crockett in the 1954 film of the same title died Thursday at his home. He was 85.

Parker made his television debut when he played the role as frontiersman Crockett making Americans inspired with the fad of wearing coonskin cap as she wore in the hit television show.

His portrayal of the role made him a Disney favorite which followed the success of 'Old Yeller' and 'Westward Ho the Wagons' respectively.

Later in 1960s Parker landed in another role as frontiersman in another hit television series Daniel Boone' with almost the same character of a man wearing a coonskin cap. The show became a big hit making it until six seasons from 1964 to 1970.

Parker left his career and Hollywood fame to focus on his real state and winery business. He made his come-back attempt to Hollywood in 1974 with his own show 'The Fess Parker Show'.

Parker died at his home in Santa Ynez Valley, California of natural cause. Funeral arrangemet will be announced by his family in later days.