John Wayne

Biography

Born 05/26/1907

John Wayne, one of the cinema's greatest stars, is also one of the cinema's greatest problems. His image as an icon of American individualism and the frontier spirit has overshadowed his career to such an extent that it is almost impossible for viewers and writers to separate Wayne the legend from...
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Awards

  • In 1978, received People's Choice Award for Favorite Motion Picture Actor
  • In 1977, received People's Choice Award for Favorite Motion Picture Actor
  • In 1976, received People's Choice Award for Favorite Motion Picture Actor

Highlights

  • In 1979, Stomach removed
  • In 1978, Open heart surgery
  • In 1963, Operation to remove cancerous lung

Family & Companions

  • Pat Stacey: longtime assistant/mistress of Wayne's; wrote book, "Duke: A Love Story"; died 1995 of lung cancer

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