Crockett actor dies aged 85

FESS PARKER, who launched a craze for coonskin caps while playing famous American pioneers Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone, has died of natural causes. He was 85.

“Fess Parker has been a role model and idol of mine since I first saw him on the big screen — he is a true Hollywood legend,” said California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Former first lady Nancy Reagan said Parker was “a longtime friend to Ronnie and me ... He will be greatly missed”.