What caused James Arness death?

James Arness

How was James Arness when he passed away?

Arness died of natural causes at his Los Angeles home, said his business manager, Ginny Fazer. The actor was in relatively good health but had “just been fading” in recent years, Fazer told Reuters. “No disease, nothing untoward, he just got tired, I guess,” she said.

How old was James Arness when he first started Gunsmoke?

The actor was 32 when friend John Wayne declined the lead role in “Gunsmoke” and recommended Arness instead. Afraid of being typecast, Arness initially rejected it. “Go ahead and take it, Jim,” Wayne urged him.

How old was Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke when he died?

James Arness dies at 88; TV’s Marshal Dillon on landmark ‘Gunsmoke’ series – Los Angeles Times.

How many people did Matt Dillon Bury on Gunsmoke?

138 men and seven women to 303 people. If you add. in the ones Marshal Matt Dillon killed in the made-for- TV movies, the total is 407 !

Where was Gunsmoke filmed?

There were 635 episodes and many of the outdoor scenes for this show were shot in Johnson Canyon near Kanab, Utah. The setting of Gunsmoke is Dodge City, Kansas during the 1870’s. A replica of the Hollywood set was created just three miles outside of Kanab.