John Hart passed away on September 20, 2009 at the age of 91.
Clayton Moore played the Lone Ranger from 1949 to 1957. John Hart played the Lone Ranger from 1952 to 1954 because of a wage dispute with Clayton...
Clayton Moore Played the part much better and more believeable than John Hart.
The latest actor to portray the Joker, Heath Ledger, did die, yes. He overdosed on prescription medications.
George Seaton
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