Death:Death by Disease 10 January 2022 (Dementia, age 86) chart Placidus Equal_H.
American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) with the New York Giants (1958) and St. Louis Cardinals (1973); the American Football League (AFL) with the New York Titans / Jets (1960-1972); and the World Football League (WFL) with the Shreveport Steamer (1974). Maynard was a four-time AFL All-Star and played for the Super Bowl III champions. The Jets retired Maynards uniform number in his honor. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and included on the AFL All-Time Team. Nicknamed "Country", the quick and sure-handed Maynard was perhaps the most productive receiver of his day, setting career records for total receiving yards as well as yards per reception. Following his NFL career, Maynard went on to participate in many charity-sponsored events. He worked as a math and industrial arts teacher, sold a variety of products, and was a financial planner. Don Maynard married and had two children. He died from complications of dementia, among other ailments, at a care facility in Ruidoso, New Mexico on 10 January 2022 at the age of 86. Link to Wikipedia biography Read less
Born: January 25, 1935 in Crosbyton, Texas
Occupation: Actor
Years active: 1959-present
Spouse: Patti Don (m. 1962)
Children: 3
Maynard Don is an American actor who has appeared in over 100 films and television shows. He is best known for his roles as Merle Dixon in The Walking Dead, Old Man Marley in The Hateful Eight, and Papa in Logan.
Don was born in Crosbyton, Texas, and began his acting career in the late 1950s. He has since appeared in a wide variety of roles, including cowboys, villains, and comedic characters. Don has also worked as a stuntman and a director.
Don is married to actress Patti Don, and they have three children. He is a resident of Los Angeles, California.