Obituary of John Wayne

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John Wayne

John Wayne (born May 26th, 1907 in Winterset, Iowa) was a Film Actor who was best known for being a movie star often playing tough cowboys. John died on June 11th, 1979 and his death was because of stomach cancer while in hospital. He was 72 years old when the old guy passed.

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John Wayne Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Wayne, John
    • Common Name: John Wayne
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Winterset, Iowa, United States
    • Birth Date: May 26, 1907
    • Age: 72 (at death)
    • Also Known As: The Duke, Duke Wayne, Marion Morrison
    • Occupation: Film Actor
    • Active Years: 1936-1976
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Rust (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    John's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Marion Robert Morrison
    • Father: Clyde Leonard Morrison (1884-1937)
    • Mother: Mary "Molly" Alberta Brown (1885-1970)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Josephine Saenz ​(married 1933-divorced 1945)​
      • Esperanza Baur ​(married 1946-divorced 1954)​
      • Pilar Pallete ​(married 1954-1979, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Michael Wayne (aka Michael Anthony Morrison, November 23, 1934-April 2, 2003)
      • Patrick Wayne (aka Patrick John Morrison, July 15, 1939)
      • John Ethan Morrison (aka John Ethan Wayne; February 22, 1962)

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 11 1979 at age 72
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Stomach cancer
  • Interment: buried at Pacific View Memorial Park, Newport Beach, California

Category Tags:

Film ActorAmerican Born on May 26th Born in 1907 Born in Iowa Died in 1979 Died at age 72 Died from Stomach cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"I never trust a man that doesn't drink. (IMDB)"

Is Mr. John Wayne still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2023-03-30 10:18:38
Author: Tucker
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