James Arness, who was born on May 26, 1923, will forever be remembered as U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon, the role he played for ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

The star of one of the longest-running shows in U.S. television history, Gunsmoke (1955). Born of Norwegian heritage (the family name, Aurness (formerly had been Aursness) in Minneapolis ...

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 ... 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.