Jared Martin, who became a fan favorite with his portrayal of cowboy Dusty Farlow on the CBS primetime soap opera Dallas, died on May 24. He was 75.Martin passed away at his Philadelphia home after battling pancreatic cancer for over a year, said his wife, Yu Wei.
On Dallas, Martin played a rancher who was the lover of Sue Ellen Ewing, portrayed by Linda Gray.
"Rest In Peace dear Jared Martin," Gray tweeted Friday. "I have such beautiful memories of working with you as Dusty Farlow on Dallas."
His character was also a suspect in the 1980 series cliffhanger that left the world wondering who shot ornery oilman J.R. Ewing. The catchphrase “Who shot J.R.?” became part of the common vernacular as viewers waited to find out who had fired on him.
When viewers tuned in for the answer on November 21, 1980, the shooter was revealed to be J.R.'s vengeful mistress and sister-in-law, Kristen Shepard. That episode was seen by more people than any program in TV history until that time.