Quentin Tarantino Announces the Death of ‘Once Upon A Time’ Character Rick Dalton

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Meredith Woerner Deputy Editor, Variety.com Rick Dalton, the fictional star of Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon A Time in Hollywood” has died at the age of 90.

Played by Leonardo DiCaprio, Dalton starred as the lead in “Bounty Law” before pivoting to several smaller Western films and series including “Nebraska Jim” and “Tanner.” Tarantino announced the character’s death via tweet through The Video Archives, a podcast co-hosted by the director and his “Pulp Fiction” co-writer Roger Avary. “We are saddened by the news of the passing of actor Rick Dalton, best known for his roles in the hit TV series ‘Bounty Law’ and ‘The Fireman’ trilogy.” The tweet also offered additional information about the history of Dalton stating that, “Rick passed away peacefully in his home in Hawaii and is survived by his wife Francesca.

RIP Rick Dalton 1933-2023.” We are saddened by the news of the passing of actor Rick Dalton, best known for his roles in the hit TV series Bounty Law and The Fireman trilogy.

Rick passed away peacefully in his home in Hawaii and is survived by his wife Francesca. RIP Rick Dalton 1933-2023 pic.twitter.com/j51sNEh7AP In the podcast, the duo revisit old “VHS classics” such as “Moonraker,” “Star 80,” “Rodan” and more.