Did Noah Berry Jr's character die during the Rockford files?

Yes, Noah Berry Jr.'s character, the private investigator Jim Rockford's father, Joseph "Rocky" Rockford, dies in "The Rockford Files." His character's death occurs in the later episodes of the series, specifically in the TV movie "Rockford Files: I Still Love Lucy," which aired in 1996. This event adds emotional depth to the series, highlighting the father-son relationship throughout the show.