How Did James Hampton Die?
James Hampton, a veteran character actor best known for his role as bumbling bugler Hannibal Shirley Dobbs on the 1960s sitcom F Troop, died of Parkinson's disease complications on Wednesday at his home in Fort Worth, Texas.
Randy West, a TV biographer, announced his death at the age of 84.
Death Cause- Parkinson’s Disease (Death Date: April 7, 2021)
Who Was James Hampton?
Hampton, James Wade, was an actor, television producer, and screenwriter from the United States. He was born on July 9, 1936, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Tributes
It was such a honor to meet #JamesHampton. RIP 🙏 pic.twitter.com/wxUOpwH1dN
— Mister Pop Culture (@Seantaj) April 8, 2021
James Hampton — amazing actor. The ultimate on screen Dad. Such a sad loss. pic.twitter.com/jZGDpATli7
— Clint Morris (@ClintOCoast) April 8, 2021
#JamesHampton, who starred in Teen Wolf and The Longest Yard, has passed away at age 84. pic.twitter.com/no255eeJdw
— Nerdtropolis ® (@Nerdtropolis_) April 8, 2021
Barbara Carrera, James Hampton (RIP) and Michael Crawford in CONDORMAN. pic.twitter.com/kSpvVuh6LH
— Peter Avellino (@PeterAPeel) April 8, 2021
Sometimes people wonder where my sense of humor comes from. Well, it’s a family thing. My cousin, James Hampton, went to Heaven today. I loved having a famous actor as my cousin growing up! pic.twitter.com/iBrjcb4zTg
— Teddy McMurray (@TMacTwo) April 8, 2021