The Golden Globe Award winner Dabney Coleman took his last breath at 92 at his home in Santa Monica, California, on May 16, 2024.
He was famous for his memorable appearance in an American neo-Western drama television series, Yellowstone. Let’s explore his Yellowstone Scene in brief.
Highlights
- Dabney Coleman portrayed John Dutton II and appeared in the Sin of the Father episode of the season 2 finale of Yellowstone.
- The father and son interacted for the last time, looking at the vast landscape before them as John Dutton II took his last breath.
- Â John Dutton II expressed that he missed his wife and other child and had tears in his eyes.
Taylor Sheridan and John Linson created Yellowstone, which premiered on Paramount Network on June 20, 2018.
The series follows the Dutton family, who own the largest contiguous ranch in Montana, the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch, commonly called “the Yellowstone.”
The plot revolves around family drama at the ranch, which is under constant attack from the Broken Rock Indian Reservation, Yellowstone National Park, and land developers.
Yellowstone has five seasons, and the fifth season will be its last. It will be followed by a sequel series titled 2024.
Likewise, the fifth season has two parts; the first was released on November 13, 2022, whereas the second is set to release on November 10, 2024.
Dabney Coleman Took His Last Breathe Next To His Son
Dabney Coleman appeared in the season 2 finale of Yellowstone in the Sin of the Father episode.
He portrayed the role of John Dutton II, father of John Dutton III, played by Kevin Costner.
Kevin Costner mourns the loss of his Yellowstone costar Dabney Coleman in a heartfelt tribute while reflecting on having the 'honor of working with him https://t.co/11l5n4fRt7 pic.twitter.com/9OOeb7yrkZ
— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) May 18, 2024
John Dutton II appeared in the flashback scene as he interacted with his son in his final moment.
They rode on their horses and looked at the vast landscape before them. Sadly, John Dutton II passes away next to his son Dutton III.
When Dutton III expressed that he would miss him, John Dutton II said,
No, you won’t. When you get my age, the only thing you miss is being young, a chance to do it all over and see the look of wonder in grandchildren’s eyes.
3 days. In a flashback, John Dutton cares for his ailing father John Dutton Sr (Dabney Coleman); The family bands together during a crisis that has the Duttons scrambling to save one of their own on the season finale of @yellowstone, August 28 at 10/9c #YellowstoneTV pic.twitter.com/8TqAkTkpLn
— Yellowstone TV Fans (@YellowstoneFans) August 25, 2019
Moreover, John Dutton II, crying, told his son that he missed his mother and brother. Later, John Dutton III consoled his father by saying that it was just whiskey.
It’s a touching scene that provides insight into the Dutton family history.
Additional Information
- Taylor Sheridan initially pitched the series to HBO, but the network declined, and Paramount Network announced that it had greenlit its first scripted series in May 2017.
- Designer Johnetta Boone replaced Ruth E. Carter and joined the production crew for the start of the second season.
- Filming for season 5 started in June 2022 in Missoula, but due to the writer’s strike, filming for season 5 Part 2 was delayed.
