Actor James MacArthur From ‘Hawaii Five-0’ Dies
Actor James MacArthur, who played “Danno” in the original version of television’s “Hawaii Five-0” and was the son of actress Helen Hayes and playwright Charles MacArthur, died Thursday at age 72.
The “Honolulu Star” reports macArthur died at his home in Palm Desert early Thursday morning.
MacArthur played Detective Dan Williams for 11 years in “Hawaii Five-0,” tied to the show’s signature phrase “Book ’em, Danno.” The drama has been remade by CBS with a new cast this season.
In 2000, MacArthur was awarded his own star on the Palm Springs Walk Of Stars, which is located at 301 N. Palm Canyon Drive.
He enjoyed spending time with his third wife, Helen Duntz, with whom he lived with in Palm Desert.
He continued to appear at conventions, collectors’ shows, and celebrity sporting events. A keen golfer, he was the winner of the 2002 Frank Sinatra Invitational Charity Golf Tournament.
MacArthur acted in several movies, including “Swiss Family Robinson” and “The Battle of the Bulge.” His live acting career won him the 1961 Theatre World Award for best new actor for his performance in “Invitation to a March.”
