Sherman Oaks, California, U.S. Douglas Osborne McClure (May 11, 1935 – February 5, 1995) was an American actor whose career in film and television extended from the 1950s to the 1990s. He is best known for his role as the cowboy Trampas during the entire run from 1962 to 1971 of the series The Virginian.

What did Trampas die from?

He is a victim of lung cancer. Doug McClure, the affable, good-looking sidekick Trampas who imprinted himself in the nation's memory riding the Western television range with “The Virginian” for eight years, has died. He was 59.

What age did Trampas die?

Doug McClure, the affable, good-liking sidekick Trampas who imprinted himself in the nation's memory riding the Western television range with The Virginian for eight years, is dead. He was 59.