{"id":3605,"date":"2026-01-13T17:42:24","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T17:42:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/menufiyat.net\/mvp\/?p=3605"},"modified":"2026-01-13T17:42:24","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T17:42:24","slug":"gunsmoke-star-passes-away-at-83","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/menufiyat.net\/sirbenet\/gunsmoke-star-passes-away-at-83\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Gunsmoke\u2019 Star Passes Away at 83"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For millions of Americans, Gunsmoke<\/em> wasn\u2019t just a TV show\u2014it was a Saturday night ritual. Now, fans are saying goodbye to one of the actors whose quiet charm helped bring Dodge City to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roger Ewing, the tall, soft-spoken actor who played deputy marshal Thad Greenwood in the 1960s, has passed away at 83. His family confirmed he died on December 18 at his home in Morro Bay, California, according to The Hollywood Reporter<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ewing first appeared on Gunsmoke<\/em> in February 1965 as a guest character, but it was his role as Thad Greenwood\u2014introduced just months later in Season 11\u2014that cemented his place in fans\u2019 hearts. At just 23, the 6-foot-4 actor became a familiar, reassuring presence on the long-running CBS Western, quietly filling gaps and supporting the ensemble cast with a natural ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thad Greenwood, the son of an elderly Oklahoma sheriff, arrives in Dodge City seeking justice for his father\u2019s death. Though his mission concludes quickly, Marshal Matt Dillon\u2014James Arness\u2014invites Thad to stay as a deputy. Ewing often reflected on how the cast became a surrogate family on set, with Thad fitting seamlessly into life alongside Dillon, Kitty, Doc, and Festus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through September 1967, Ewing appeared in 50 episodes. As ratings improved, his role gradually diminished and he was eventually replaced by Buck Taylor\u2019s Newly O\u2019Brien. Yet for fans, Thad Greenwood remained the dependable deputy everyone could count on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Born Roger Lawrence Ewing on January 12, 1942, in Los Angeles, he was a lifelong Gunsmoke<\/em> fan. In high school, he even performed a parody sketch as Chester, Dennis Weaver\u2019s character. After college and a stint as a lifeguard, Ewing turned to acting, appearing in shows like Bewitched<\/em>, Rawhide<\/em>, and films including Ensign Pulver<\/em> and None But the Brave<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After leaving Gunsmoke<\/em>, he appeared in Death Valley Days<\/em>, The Mothers-in-Law<\/em>, and movies like Smith!<\/em> and Play It As It Lays<\/em>. Eventually, Ewing left acting behind to travel the world, pursue photography, and even engage in local politics in Morro Bay, where he ran for city council in 2003.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Gunsmoke<\/em> fans, Roger Ewing will always be Thad\u2014the steady, dependable young deputy whose calm presence made Dodge City feel like home. His legacy lives on every Saturday night in the hearts of viewers who grew up alongside him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Were you a fan of Thad Greenwood? Share your favorite Gunsmoke<\/em> memories in the comments below!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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