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James Arness
Born: 1923-05-26 - Died: 2011-06-03Cause of Death: Heart Failure
Death Summary: James Arness died from heart failure in his sleep at his Brentwood CA home, according to his business manager.
Who was James Arness : Arness was an actor, who was best known for playing Marshal Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke, a role which lasted for 20 years. He had the privilege of playing the same character over 5 different decades.
Who was James Arness : Arness was an actor, who was best known for playing Marshal Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke, a role which lasted for 20 years. He had the privilege of playing the same character over 5 different decades.
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I grew up watching him, respecting his acting and the Mane he was. God Bless Him and his Family
I still watch gun smoke all the time. Great show and a great man. thanks for all the years of entertainment.
Every Saturday night was Gunsmoke night at our house. At age 10, Matt Dillon was my hero and I wished I was Miss Kitty. You are missed Mr. Arness. Prayers for your family.
the greatest gunfighter and a hero!
James Arness will always be remembered for all the Gunsmoke shows and movies he left the world. I will miss you my friend Jim. I send prayers to you Janet and all the family.
Like most young boys in the early 1960′s I watched Gunsmoke, imitated Matt Dillon, my brother got a Matt Dillon toy gun and holster set fro Crhistmas which include the famous Dodge City Marshall badge. I like the badge so much that my brother gave it to me that Christmas. Gunsmoke was a family favorite especially for my mother. I beleive that James provided a sense of stablity, honour and kindness through his role at Marshall Matt Dillion that is rarely portrayed in the modern day actor. Goodbye James, R.I.P.
Like most young boys in the early 1960′s I watched Gunsmoke, imitated Matt Dillon, my brother got a Matt Dillon toy gun and holster set for Christmas which include the famous Dodge City Marshall badge. I like the badge so much that my brother gave it to me that Christmas. Gunsmoke was a family favorite especially for my mother. I believe that James provided a sense of stablity, honour and kindness through his role at Marshall Matt Dillion that is rarely portrayed in the modern day actor. Goodbye James, R.I.P.
Matt Dillon, I watched all episodes of Gunsmoke and I loved you very much I will miss you and also miss your brother Peter. God bless you both and you’ll always be in my mind and heart.missing you already.Love Deb
Gunsmoke was one of my favorite shows,I sure did love me some Matt Dillon.and i still catch it when i can.
Gunsmoke was one of my favorite shows,I sure did love me some Matt Dillon.and i still watch it when i can.
No one in this world will ever know how much i have missed this man on tv and will miss him more now he gone. May he forever rest in gods hands in peace
He was the very, very best. there is so much to be said for James in every good way but i am glad i had gunsmoke in my life time. and Matt dillon.
Jewell Lenges
What an inspirational man James Arness was. I believe most kids from gunsmoke days wanted to be like him. God Bless !
I am sorry to hear of Mr. Arnes’ passing. He was of a character I always looked up to. A prayer of peace for his loved ones.
Rest In Peace,Marshall.
He will be greatly missed. Love and prayers to his family.
BEcky Smith and family.
always loved james arness .what a lose it is to all
MARTHA AND JAMES L. DAVIS, WE HAVE WATCHED GUNSMOKE FO MANY YEARS AND STILL WATCH IT ON TV LAND CHANNEL. HE WAS A GREAT MAN WE MISS YOU. RIP
Some of my fondest memories growing up were after dinner, on sat. night, take a bath, my father making pop corn(with a shake of soy sauce)? ha! And watching gunsmoke, which became my favorite western.Always entertaining, with a lesson to be learned. Over fifty years later, my son enjoys the episodes. Something this good, will always be that timeless.My appreciation to all of gunsmoke,and especially to you Mr. Arness, for making it happen.Thank You! Howard Dressen.
We watched Gunsmoke every Saturday night. He will always be “the Marshal”!
Thanks for all the childhood memories.
James Arness,
You were the “gentleman’s cowboy of the 1950′s and 1960′s. And that’s why Gunsmoke had such a long following and run. You were ever so cool in your role and Ms Kitty was always by your side.And Dr Fester was a comfortable person in the cast. Dennis weaver also was an interesting character. Gunsmoke made millions of famiies feel entertained each week. there were so many Cowboy TV shows out there to choose from, but you were my favorite. God Bless you and your family. we have lost a giant in the entertainment business when you died.
I am 84 years old and Matt Dillon was the best part of my life. We all loved him dearly. We thought he was really Matt Dillon. We still miss hem. God bless his family
He was one of the greatest actors ever!
James Arness shall allways be my favorite Marshall
roger vanover
james arness will always be the greatest marshall that ever lived im sorry for his lost rest in peace mr arness. may god bless you and thanks for the memories
I have the entire series of Gunsmoke and James Arness was my hero. He was talented as well as so good looking. I just today found out James passed away. I will always miss him. He is a real, real hero.
We grew up watching gunsmoke, they don’t make good shows like that anymore. James Arness was a great actor, and one of a kind. God Bless your family. RIP JAMES ARNESS, YOU ARE LOVED, AND WILL BE MISSED ALOT.
YOU WILL BE MISSED ALOT. RIP JAMES ARNESS.
Rip marahall. You will be missed
Jim was and will always be one of the best western movie and tv actors of all time
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I enyoyed Gunsmoke as I grew up. I thought James Arness did a great job playing Matt Dillon.
As I have read from so many others, I grew up on Matt Dillon. Loved him then and still do. He will be missed.
As I have read from so many others, I also grew up watching Matt Dillon. Loved him then and still do. He will be missed.
gunsmoke is the best show on tv and still watch it ever day it come
I have watched Gunsmoke since i was old enough to watch it and Matt Dillon was my favorite sheriff i still watch it every chance i get
the best part of “gunsmoke” was the music at the end with the coffee pot in the background on the stove–it seemed to summerize every episode.–”god bless” marshall dillan
The best western and one of the best tv shows ever. Rest in peace, James and the whole cast and crew
I still watch gun smoke all the time. Great show and a great man. thanks for all the years of entertainment. i miss him alot
we have lost a great man an actor. my prayers for james and family.
My thought and prayers are with you in this time of sadness.
Even though that gunman outdrew you at the start of your show, you were still my hero along with Paladin.
James will be greatly missed and will always be loved by many. Awesome man!!Gunsmoke will never get old. So long my friend.
James Arness as Matt Dillon was the greatest TV western portrayal of all time.
you sexy thang, i loved you in Gunsmoke, you made everybody feel safe…
he was a hero to me a real western man ….you will be missed by many.
James Arness was the kind of man that made Amercia a great country. It’s sad to see one of the best pass away. You are my hero, Mr. Arness. rest in peace.
Dear James,—you will always be Marshal Dillon to me.—You were there way back in the fifties when I was but a teenage boy;and you are still here in spirit as my hero. You not only made the plains of Kansas a better and safer place in the immortal Gunsmoke show, but as a man of legend and reality you left us with a treasure of memories.
Thanks Marshal
December 21.2011
” i am so sorry to hear about James Arness’s death. I want to say he was a good man to me he was my hero in the Gunsmoke series over the years.
Be at peace sir you have earn that. God bless you and your family.
God with your family always.
rest in peace.
i loved gunsmoke and matt dillion he was one of the great and will be very truly missed rest in peace mr arness (marshall)
“Gunsmoke” was one of the best ever. It’s timeless. James Arness’s integrity, honest, and heroism shined through in his performance. “How The West Was Won” was only fantastic when the plot revolved around James Arness. They were so good when he was the main character. The world would be a better place with more men like James Arness. I’m sure his family has wonderful memories.
he was one of the best , love him all his movies, and gunsmoke
At 6’6″ Mr. Arness you was bigger than life and are still big even in death !!! RIP
I have all of the gunsmoke seasons, they are my favorites,
Kenneth baker
I watched gunsmoke weekly for almost 20 yrs. from the beginning….I still watch it almost every day.
Mr. Arness You were a great Actor, and a Fine Man, I have all your episodes, My preference is the Older Black and White, May God Bless You Janet, and the Family, I have been a Peace officer all my Life, and much I learned from Matt-Mr. Arness. Thank You all for the Legacy Mr. Arness Left Us, Thomas W. Tesh, Germanton N.C. 336-661-9672
JAMES ARNESS (MATT DILLON)MY HERO,I BEEN WATCHING GUNSMOKE SENSE I WAS A KID TILL NOW.IAM A COWBOY WITH WITH A SIX SHOOTER.GOD BLESS HIM & HIS FAMILY.
Our Prayers are with the family.We loved his shows.
Very consistent actor=very good
VERY GOOD ACTOR
Marshall Dillon! I remember trying to outdraw you as a very young girl! NEVER could beat you. RIP
will be remembered
Marshal Dillon, I grew up watching you, will always remember you as Matt, rest in peace
We lost a great American. I was a fan of the great man from the beginning of his career until his death. Rest in peace.
One of the worlds finest actors,,, the world will miss you
RIP[
God bless.