Comments on: Demolition Planned For John Wayne’s Former Waterfront Home

By: DeWayne John Wayans (the Deek)

DeWayne John Wayans (the Deek) — Sun, 13 Jun 2004 09:15:02 +0000

Funny, the Hollywood Jews owned him all his life and now Jews own his house.

By: Barry Lane (Surrey, England)

Barry Lane (Surrey, England) — Thu, 07 Aug 2003 04:21:33 +0000

I agree totally with Ty Hardin’s comments,and Mr.Wayne would whole heartedly approve the benefit of others from the sale.

By: J. Ryan

J. Ryan — Mon, 14 Jul 2003 16:26:41 +0000

Iam a true John Wayne Fan. The Duke is the only actor I would have like to have met in person. I still watch is movies and enjoyed them just as much asI did the first time. As Iam sure all of is fans do.
Should anyone know if bricks from his Newport home are still avaliable to purchase, I would like to know. I have plans to put a flag pole in my yard. I would like to use the bricks as a combination base and flower garden. This would be my personal monument to the DUKE.

By: Sue Deruelle

Sue Deruelle — Thu, 03 Jul 2003 23:05:52 +0000

Hey M. Purser, I made my pilgrimage to The Dukes house….New Years Day, 1979. I KNEW where he lived! I have a letter from him also, my most prized possesion. I’m a Veteran, proud to be an American, and a fan of The Duke.

By: M Purser

M Purser — Wed, 04 Jun 2003 09:55:11 +0000

Get a grip, people! He was a fine actor, probably a fine person. Not a hero–not worthy of any more adulation or idolatry than you or me. The house was a home for him and others, had a door and a few walls, just bigger than your or mine. I enjoyed the entertainment he provided us for many years, but he and the rest of the entertainment industry is NOT to be idolized. Go build a museum somewhere to display his memorabilia, the history of his career, etc. It would be interesting, but sad to see people making a ‘pilgrimage’ to see.

By: Mark Erickson

Mark Erickson — Thu, 06 Feb 2003 14:27:34 +0000

I’m sure Duke Wayne is laughing about all this nonsense! This sort of thing happens all the time in the Back Bay and Corona del Mar. If John Wayne had wanted his house to remain; he would have written a provision in his will regarding the disposition of it. Life goes on-deal with it! I don’t believe John Wayne put a lot of stock in material things. People were more important to him!

By: Marilyn Byer

Marilyn Byer — Wed, 05 Feb 2003 15:31:46 +0000

I was very saddened to learn that John Wayne’s home will be torn down. I would hope that the owners would change their minds. However John Wayne is more than a home. John Wayne is America. He stood for all that is good and great about this country. So if the house is torn down let us all remember what he stood for and never forget what a privelige it has been to have someone him in our lifetime.

By: Lori Harris

Lori Harris — Mon, 06 Jan 2003 18:00:12 +0000

I would repeat the last message. I feel the same way. You don’t tear down the Dukes House! He laughed and lived life there. That was HIS home. Duke Forever!!
Lori Harris

By: Ty Hardin

Ty Hardin — Tue, 31 Dec 2002 16:05:06 +0000

Having had the priveledge of knowing the Duke I know he wouldn’t give a nats ass what the Cohen’s did with the bricks and morter. He would care if they destorted what he stood for. He was a honerable man who didn’t defame the English language or God. No actor in Hollywood can fill his boots or replace him. Thanks Duke for all you contributed to the intertainment of the world. You were an inspiration to me and millions of other kids growing up who admired and loved you. I’m afraid you would roll over in your grave if you had to witness what Hollywood was like today. Not much vision for our kids. TY

By: Risana

Risana — Thu, 26 Dec 2002 10:48:14 +0000

The Duke wanted to be remembered as "ugly, strong, and had dignity." If he really cared so much about the house, he would be haunting it and not the yacht.

Though I do agree that selling the bricks is very tacky.