Joe Caldwell Dies: ‘Dark Shadows’ Writer Who Co-Created Reluctant, Enduring Vampire Barnabas Collins Was 97

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Joe Caldwell, a writer for the original 1960s gothic daytime TV series Dark Shadows, died Monday, July 13, at age 97. He passed away following a massive stroke, as confirmed on Facebook by Bob Issel, a friend and frequent host of Dark Shadows fan events. Caldwell is recognized for co-creating the show's signature vampire character, Barnabas Collins. He had recently signed several of his memoirs on June 20th, just three weeks before his death.