Ralph Waite

American actor (1928–2014)

Ralph Waite (June 22, 1928 – February 13, 2014) was an American actor. He is best known for his role as John Walton, Sr., on the 1970s CBS TV series The Waltons. He played the slave ship third mate Slater in the mini-series Roots.[1]

Ralph Waite
Waite at The Waltons 40th Anniversary in 2012
Born(1928-06-22)June 22, 1928
DiedFebruary 13, 2014(2014-02-13) (aged 85)
Cause of deathNatural causes
OccupationActor
Years active1965–2013
Spouse(s)Beverly Waite (1951–1966)
Kerry Shear Waite (1977–1981)
Linda East (1982–2014)
Children3

Waite died on February 13, 2014, aged 85, from natural causes [2]

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  1. Haley, Alex. "Alex Haley.com". Roots. Alex Haley.com. Archived from the original on April 13, 2016. Retrieved October 13, 2011.
  2. "The Desert Sun | Palm Springs and Coachella Valley news".

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