Larry Hagman wins over critics in his final Dallas episodes

PUBLISHED: 19:06 EST, 28 December 2012 | UPDATED: 19:39 EST, 28 December 2012

He sadly passed away on November 23 from complications of throat cancer.

But Larry Hagman's legacy is alive and well, with critics already hailing his final Dallas episodes just as his family put his estate in Ojai, California up for sale.

The authentic Texan was in the middle of filming episode five of 15 in season two of the Dallas reboot when he died at the age of 81.

Gone but not forgotten: The late Larry Hagman's legacy is alive and well, with critics already hailing his final Dallas episodes just as his family put his Ojai estate for sale

However, according to a New York Post critic, there was no sign that Hagman was ailing as his performances were just as explosive and mean as ever in his signature role of ruthless oil baron J.R. Ewing.

The final episodes, slated to premiere January 28 on TNT, Larry's scheming character is in the midst of buying out everyone else in Ewing Energy.

The show's producers are evidently still scrambling to come up with a way to write his character's death and funeral into the popular soap.

Tragic loss: The authentic Texan was in the middle of filming episode five of 15 in season two of the Dallas reboot when he died at the age of 81

Thumbs up! Critics said there was no sign that Hagman was ailing as his performances were just as explosive and mean as ever in his signature role of ruthless oil baron J. R. Ewing

Earlier this month, around 1,500 fans turned up at the iconic Southfork Ranch in Parker, Texas to pay their respects to Hagman at an informal memorial.

Larry's co-stars Linda Gray and Patrick Duffy also gave touching eulogies at the service.

Other attendees included Dallas actors Josh Henderson, Jesse Metcalfe, Brenda Strong, Julie Gonzalo and Sheree Wilson, and actor Lee Majors.

Rest in peace: Earlier this month, around 1,500 fans turned up at the iconic Southfork Ranch in Parker, Texas to pay their respects to Hagman at an informal memorial

Larry's long-term manager and close friend Gene Yusem confirmed there are plans to commemorate the actor by scattering his ashes at the Dallas mansion.

The 1978 CBS series, only originally envisaged as a five-part drama, became a hit and counted millions of fans across the U.S. and in the 95 foreign countries where it was aired.

The original Dallas ran from 1979-1991, dominating ratings, inspiring a prime-time soap craze, and gave rise to "Who Shot J.R.?" mania.

Heaven: Hagman put his 43-acre Ojai ranch up for sale in 2010, listing it at $ 11 million, but the price has just come down to $ 6.495 million

Serene: The spectacular property boasts a 20,000 square-foot home with nine bedrooms, nine bathrooms, and five swimming pools

Lush: The Tuscan-style home also has a manmade babbling creek, 400 rose bushes as well as olive, grapefruit, lime, orange, and avocado trees

Hagman was at the centre of it - and in 1980, 83 million people tuned in to find out just who had shot the evil millionaire.

The actor was later dealt personal tragedies. His wife Maj Axelsson, whom he was married to for 58 years, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2008 and by 2010 she required 24-hour nursing care.

As a result, Hagman put their 43-acre Ojai ranch up for sale, listing it at $ 11million, but the price has just come down to $ 6.495million.

Heaven on Earth: It's no wonder why Larry and his wife Maj Axelsson, whom he was married to for 58 years, affectionately nicknamed the property 'Heaven'

You can see for miles! The sprawling property's best feature is the mind-blowing 360-degree view of the mountains and Pacific Ocean

Empty mansion: Hagman sadly passed away on November 23 from complications of throat cancer

According to TopTenRealEstateDeals.com, the spectacular property, affectionately nicknamed 'Heaven,' boasts a 20,000 square-foot home with nine bedrooms, nine bathrooms, and five swimming pools.

The Tuscan-style home also has a manmade babbling creek, 400 rose bushes as well as olive, grapefruit, lime, orange, and avocado trees.

However, the sprawling property's best feature is the mind-blowing 360-degree view of the mountains and Pacific Ocean.