Roger Ewing, best known for playing Thad Greenwood on Gunsmoke, died on December 18, 2025, at age 83. The Television Academy lists his birth date as January 12, 1942, and his passing date as December 18, 2025. The cause of death was not reported in the sources cited here.
What was Roger Ewing known for on Gunsmoke?
Ewing played Thad Greenwood on the long-running CBS Western. Paramount Global Content’s official series page lists Ewing in the role.
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What else did Roger Ewing appear in?
The Television Academy describes Ewing as an actor in television and film. Its profile lists appearances in Bewitched, Rawhide and The Bing Crosby Show, as well as the films Play As It Lays and None But the Brave. The Wrap reported that his first on-screen appearance was in the 1964 film Ensign Pulver. These are selected credits, not a complete filmography.
What did Ewing do after acting?
Legacy’s obituary entry says Ewing later pursued professional photography, traveled internationally and participated in the Morro Bay community. It also reports that he campaigned for a city council seat in 2003.
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Where can viewers find Gunsmoke?
Paramount+ has a program page for Gunsmoke, but its displayed season information does not establish whether episodes featuring Ewing are available to a particular subscriber or in a particular region. Check the live catalog before subscribing.
Walmart lists Gunsmoke: The Complete Series on DVD. It is a series collection, not a Roger Ewing-specific release; check the retailer’s current listing for region, contents and stock.
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