PALM DESERT, Calif. – Ralph Waite, who is known for his role as John Walton Sr. on the ’70s TV show “The Waltons” has reportedly died at the age of 85. The Desert Sun, based in Palm Desert, reports ...

Waite, who lived in the Palm Springs area, died midday Thursday, said his manager, Alan Mills. Mills did not know the cause of death. He said he was taken aback because Waite had been in good health ...