Thursday, October 28, 2010

James MacArthur Dead at 72


James MacArthur star of the hit the tv showed Hawaii Five-O who played dectective Dan Williams better known as Danno has passed away at the age of 72.

For 11 seasons Hawaii Five-O had millions tuning into see the latest crime adventure on the beautiful islands of Hawaii waiting to hear the famous popular catch phrase "Book 'em Danno" to end that nights island crime spree.

Detective Dan William's character was made famous by tv actor James MacArthur, and the actors death was confirmed by gossipcop earlier today. Details surrounding MacArthur's death and funeral have yet to be reported.

Before making the move to Hawaii for his most notable tv role James MacArthur previously starred in the family oriented drama's Swiss Family Robinson and Spencer's Mountain.

James MacArthur is the son of legendary actress Helen Hayes who also appeared on an episode of Hawaii Five-O in 1975 as Aunt Clara.

Ken R of Cincinnati stated "I remember watching Hawaii Five-O as a child and then my brothers and I work re -enact the show and we always, always said "Book 'em Danno" , but it was always a big argument about who's turn it was to be Danno."

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