Fess Parker , 85 , star of `` Daniel Boone '' TV series , died Thursday , his publicist said . He was a veteran actor who had been in the movie business for more than 50 years and appeared on such shows as " The Beverly Hillbillies" and "The Partridge Family'among others. When series ended in 1970 , Parker became a real estate developer . Parker is survived by his wife of 50 years , Marcella , two children and 11 grandkids .
Fess Parker , 85 , star of `` Daniel Boone '' TV series , died Thursday , his publicist said . Parker , a WWII vet , started his career in Disney films , notably as Davy Crockett . When series ended in 1970 , Parker became a real estate developer . Parker is survived by his wife of 50 years , Marcella , two children and 11 grandkids .