‘Hogan’s Heroes’ Actor Ivan Dixon Dies. Actor, and Ivan Dixon, best known for his role as in the series “Hogan’s Heroes,” has died in at the age of 76. Dixon acted in many roles, in. ‘Hogan’s Heroes’ actor Ivan Dixon dies. Dixon was an Afro actor and. 18, 2008, 7. 02pm PT Actor, and Ivan Dixon. He had from kidney failure, she said.