James Arness ... The wealth and fame Arness gained from "Gunsmoke" could not protect him from tragedy in his personal life: His daughter and his former wife, Virginia, both died of drug overdoses.

Items come from the estate of James Arness, who played Marshall Matt Dillon ... including Matt Dillon’s Colt single action revolver, which is estimated to sell for between $20,000 and $40,000.

James Arness ... The wealth and fame Arness gained from "Gunsmoke" could not protect him from tragedy in his personal life: His daughter and his former wife, Virginia, both died of drug overdoses.

James Arness ... The wealth and fame Arness gained from “Gunsmoke” could not protect him from tragedy in his personal life: His daughter and his former wife, Virginia, both died of drug ...

James Arness ... The wealth and fame Arness gained from "Gunsmoke" could not protect him from tragedy in his personal life: His daughter and his former wife, Virginia, both died of drug overdoses.

James Arness had difficulty ... John Wayne was 6’4″ and saw Arness’ potential. After seeing his work on the stage, Wayne decided to sign him to a personal contract, which lasted three ...

Mr. Arness, who was a rugged 6-foot-7, stood tall in the dusty streets of Dodge City, Kan., portraying a U.S. marshal whose badge represented more than just the force of law. He was the embodiment ...

James Arness ... The wealth and fame Arness gained from Gunsmoke couldn't protect him from tragedy in his personal life: His daughter and his former wife, Virginia, both died of drug overdoses.

James Arness, a real-life World War II hero who came home to create television’s ultimate lawman in Marshal Matt Dillon, died today at his Brentwood, Calif., home. He was 88. Arness died of ...

James Arness ... The wealth and fame Arness gained from "Gunsmoke" could not protect him from tragedy in his personal life: His daughter and his former wife, Virginia, both died of drug overdoses.