How was hoss written off bonanza?

Hoss Cartwright, played by Dan Blocker, was written off "Bonanza" after Blocker's untimely death in 1972. The show creators decided to address his absence by having Hoss die in a mining accident. In the episode titled "The Last Hunt," his character's fate is revealed, and the family mourns his loss, allowing for a poignant farewell to the beloved character.