When did John Wayne die?

John Wayne was born on May 26, 1907 and died on June 11, 1979, aged 72.

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John Wayne

American actor

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When did John Wayne die?
June 11, 1979¹
John Wayne was born on May 26, 1907 and died on June 11, 1979, aged 72.

Marion Robert Morrison (May 26, 1907 – June 11, 1979), known professionally as John Wayne, was an American actor.
Nicknamed "Duke", he became a popular icon through his starring roles in films which were produced during Hollywood's Golden Age, especially in Western and war movies.
His career flourished from the silent film era of the 1920s to the American New Wave in the 1970s, as he appeared in a total of 179 film and television productions.

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Marion Robert Morrison (May 26, 1907 – June 11, 1979), known professionally as John Wayne, was an American actor.

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