JOHN WAYNE SADDLES UP U.S. Postal Service honors the “Duke” in Legends of Hollywood Commemorative Stamps Series WASHINGTON The U.S. Postal Service has chosen Marion Michael Morrison, better-known to millions of adoring fans as John Wayne (or “Duke”), to be honored in the Legends of Hollywood commemorative stamp series this year. The full pane of […]
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Internet Trail Leads to John Wayne
John Wayne was buried on an ocean-view hillside in Newport Beach more than 24 years ago, a private service from which dozens of fans were turned away by security guards. For nearly two decades, Wayne’s final resting place remained nearly as private: The actor’s grave, on a grassy slope next to a sturdy shade tree, […]
Read MoreWestern Movie Villain Jack Elam Dies
LOS ANGELES – Jack Elam, a character actor and favorite Western villain who menaced good-guy cowboys with his crazy grin, wild eyes and remorseless gunslinging in films such as “Rawhide” and “Wichita,” has died, a family friend said Tuesday. Elam, who had been in declining health in recent years, died Monday afternoon at his home […]
Read MoreStalin plotted to kill John Wayne
LONDON, July 31 ? Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin was so outraged at the anti-communism of film star John Wayne that he plotted to have him murdered, according to a new biography of the American icon. ?JOHN WAYNE ? THE man behind the myth? by British writer and actor Michael Munn says there were several attempts […]
Read MoreActress Katharine Hepburn Dies at 96
OLD SAYBROOK, Conn. – Katharine Hepburn winner of a record four Academy Awards, died Sunday at her home. She was 96. Hepburn died at 2:50 p.m., said Cynthia McFadden, a friend of Hepburn and executor of her estate. Hepburn, who had been in declining health in recent years, died of old age and was surrounded […]
Read MoreMichael Wayne, 68; Producer, Guardian of His Father’s Legacy
Michael Wayne, the eldest of John Wayne’s seven children, who headed the family production company and served as the primary keeper of his father’s flame, has died. He was 68. Wayne died of heart failure Wednesday at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank after undergoing surgery for diverticulitis and experiencing complications because of lupus, […]
Read MoreJohn Wayne’s Eldest Son Dies at 68
BURBANK, Calif. – Michael Wayne, the eldest son of late actor John Wayne who helped produce several of his father’s films, has died. He was 68. Wayne died of heart failure Wednesday at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center following complications from lupus, an immune system disease, publicist Warren Cowan said Thursday. He was the head […]
Read MoreMichael Wayne, Son of Actor John Wayne, Dies at 68
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Michael Wayne, oldest son of legendary actor John Wayne who collaborated with his father in producing such films as “The Green Berets” and “The Train Robbers,” has died, a family spokesman said. He was 68. Michael Wayne died of heart failure on Wednesday afternoon following complications from lupus at Providence St. […]
Read MoreJwayne.com’s new forum online!!
Greetings, and Happy New Years to all from your friends here at JWayne.com!!! We are happy to announce the launch of our latest message board at http://www.dukewayne.com. It replaces the old message board that we had earlier this year and should service us well. Please note that if you where a registered user on the […]
Read MoreChristmas with the Duke – TBS Superstation
On Christmas Day, spend the holiday with an American screen legend. Tune in to the Superstation’s Christmas with the Duke, and catch a marathon of classic John Wayne films, including Rio Lobo, Rio Bravo, and some other films that don’t have the word “Rio” in the title. http://tbssuperstation.com/
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