Wednesday, June 10, 2026

What’s Trending:Condolences to Hagman, Camacho

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The Nation’s Online Editor Carol Martindale looks at What’s Trending in Barbados today.
The deaths of two well known personalities have grabbed the attention of online readers today.
It was reported that Larry Hagman, who played JR in the television hit series Dallas died today at 81 after his battle with cancer. Well known boxer Hector Camacho also died today after he was taken off life support. Camacho was shot on Tuesday by a passing gunman while sitting in a car in front of a bar in his hometown of Bayamon, Puerto Rico.
Readers have been expressing condolences.
Gina Harewood: “So sad RIP Camacho. Loved always.”
Jo-Anne B Jordan: “RIP Macho Camacho.”
Cheryl-ann Went: “Oh no, RIP JR.”
Paul Sivers: “Good old JR. Rest in peace.”

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