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James Arness dies at 88; TV's Marshal Dillon on landmark 'Gunsmoke' series
Written by on June 4, 2011James Arness, the towering actor best known for portraying Marshal Matt Dillon, the strong and commanding symbol of frontier justice on the landmark TV Western series "Gunsmoke," died Friday. He was 88. Arness died of natural causes at his home in James Arness, the 6-foot-6 actor who towered over the television landscape for two decades [...]
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Tribute to Gunsmoke Star James Arness
Written by on June 4, 2011James Arness died. He played Marshal Matt Dillon on “Gunsmoke.” He was the brother of “Mission Impossible” actor Peter Graves and also played The Thing. Rest in peace, Mathew. Join our mailing list for exclusive info, the week's events and free stuff! By Steve Gorman, Reuters June 3, 2011 9:00 PM Actor James Arness, who [...]
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Written by on June 4, 2011By Steve Gorman, Reuters June 3, 2011 9:00 PM Actor James Arness, who personified the tall, rugged lawman of the American frontier as Marshal Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke, US television's longest-running prime-time drama, died on Friday at age 88. The news that legendary western star James Arness' death has saddened a generation. The 88 year [...]
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Gunsmoke's James Arness Dies at 88
Written by on June 4, 2011Gunsmoke actor James Arness dead in LA celebrity home? Immortalized in Toby Keith's song, Should've Been a Cowboy, Legendary actor James Arness, passed away quietly Friday, June 3, in his Los Angeles celebrity home. Known most for his role as Marshall James Arness is best known for his role as Marshal Matt Dillon in 'Gunsmoke,' [...]
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Written by on June 4, 2011Gunsmoke actor James Arness dead in LA celebrity home? Immortalized in Toby Keith's song, Should've Been a Cowboy, Legendary actor James Arness, passed away quietly Friday, June 3, in his Los Angeles celebrity home. Known most for his role as Marshall Few TV stars have been bigger than the 6-foot-7 James Arness. Arness, who died [...]
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