Reading Lost Letters to John Wayne!!

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6 ай бұрын

John Wayne received over 300,000 pieces of fan mail while he was in the hospital, but he never got the chance to open them. Today, John Wayne’s youngest daughter, Marisa Wayne, and his granddaughters Anita LaCava Swift and Laura Munoz-Bottini open some of these letters for the very first time inside the JOHN WAYNE: AN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE exhibit in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, Texas. The Wayne family women take turns reading the heartfelt letters and discussing the impact John Wayne had on his fans and on their own lives. They reflect on Duke’s lasting legacy, the set of values on which he built his character and the qualities that make him the genuine article.
“Every opportunity he had, he made somebody feel special. He really had that personal touch, and it has transcended generations and gone well beyond the movie screen. It wasn’t an act-he really was a genuine, great guy.” -Marisa Wayne
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JOHN WAYNE: AN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
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Stories from John Wayne’s 26 Bar Ranch with Duke’s granddaughters:
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Inside the John Wayne: An American Experience exhibit with Marisa Wayne:
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Watch Ethan Wayne’s tour of the Wild Goose:
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John Wayne's secretary opens up about John Wayne's fan mail:
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@paulharrold 6 ай бұрын

I'm 67 now but as a kid growing up in the 1960's , 70's the Duke took me on adventures i will never forget. When The Cowboys came out in 1972 i was 15 and damn did i wish i was along for that cattle drive ! It's too bad that later generations might never know what a True American Patriot he was . Although I watched a young Scottish woman react to the Quiet Man awhile back and she loved it ! Just last weekend on Grit , I watched McLintock , Hondo and Rio Bravo and enjoyed them all for the 20th or 30th time lol, they never grow old ! From Stagecoach to the Shootist there will Never be another John Wayne !

@boblongmore907 3 ай бұрын

"Stagecoach," one of his early Great movies! Deserved an Oscar.

@sharonfreemanpace1011 6 ай бұрын

To the Wayne Family, I am 62 years old. I grew up watching every John Wayne movie I could get my hands on. When I became disabled, those movies were my lifeline. Cancer is a horrible disease that doesn't go away. After I would have a treatment, I would watch the movies over and over. They gave me courage and strength to face the coming days. When my daughter began to talk she first full phrase believe it or not was "We're burning Daylight". She is now 27.I live with my son and my room is covered with JW memorabilia. I will always be a Duke fan and keep him and your family in my heart. God Bless.

@MarisaWayneOfficial 6 ай бұрын

God bless you!

@usa91787 4 ай бұрын

At 62 and being a veteran, all I can say is thank God we had a John Wayne in this country. We could sure use him right now.

@boblongmore907 3 ай бұрын

Former Marine here, I say the exact same thing, We could use John Wayne today.

@dennisbrazeal9152 6 ай бұрын

He was one of a kind. He raised everyone around him up. Thanks Duke.

@bear814 6 ай бұрын

I wrote him one of those letters when I was just a kid. I recall lying on the living room floor with pencil and paper and, struggling to find the words to let him know how much he meant to me. When I finished it, My Dad sent it to him for me. Not long after I heard the news that he had passed away, my little eight year old heart was broken. I remember welling up with tears and looking to my father, only to find him teared up as well. I hoped so much that he recieved my letter in time. I'm not related to Mr. Wayne, but his passing was the first loss of a family member I ever felt. All my love to the Wayne family and his fellow fans.

@alvaropelayo8084 4 ай бұрын

John Wayne is America, he will always be with me. As everyone knows, he's still alive. I turn on my dvd and there he is, saying the same lines I have listen dozen of times but they always have a reasonable meaning, love for your country, respect for your fellows, praying to God. Duke has always been my friend and he will always be by my side. God bless him.

@laurence1643 6 ай бұрын

John Wayne : AMERICAN !

@saragarratt4397 6 ай бұрын

My dad died 41 years ago, aged 44, when I was 14. He loved John Wayne films and we would watch them together. Whenever I'm low or going through a bad time, I put one of his films on and immediately feel better. I was fortunate to see 'The Hollywood Costume' exhibition in London a few years ago and was thrilled to see some of his outfits. I think the world of John Wayne and always will. God Bless, from Bakewell, Derbyshire, in England x

@frankhoffer3504 6 ай бұрын

Isn't that something? Who wouldn't be proud of this man. I wish you the best. And the last movie 🎬 you're grandfather made The Shootist, he gave it his all when he was ill. John was a man with grit and no how. He is missed greatly. His voice and actions always sticks in my mind, a true 👍 American. The world was a better place when he was here. Thanks for reading those letters.

@rb6725 3 ай бұрын

I am a 55 year old Australian fan of John Wayne. I remember watching his movies growing up in the 70's and was amazed with his characters. I also loved watching Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis films. I believe our two countries are very similar with our harsh, rugged yet beautiful landscapes and the great John Wayne would have fitted in very well in our Australian outback, because very few people can. I think his movies getting the remastering treatment is a great idea and I have a small yet growing collection of dvd's and blurays to keep me entertained. I thank the Wayne family and friends for these interesting KZfaq videos and the great work supporting cancer research, Richard.

@vercingetorixliberte2102 6 ай бұрын

John wayne l'ouest américain john Ford monument valley. Le rêve américain de notre enfance .bonjour depuis la France john wayne will never die

@rhondasanders4323 5 ай бұрын

Im now 63 and I Still enjoy watching John Wayne movies. 🎦. He certainly is a true legend. I wish I could’ve met you Mr. Wayne. I lived in a city Maricopa, Arizona, and the Main Street is called John Wayne Parkway. N now I live in East Texas. Both LOVE YOU♥️and I wish you were here to help fight for AMERICA 🇺🇸 ♥️, because I know you were a true patriot 🇺🇸. I still have a crush on you Mr. Wayne. The way you moved n talked and what you believed. Thank You for doing what you did, so we may still enjoy you❣️

@seanalix9737 6 ай бұрын

John Wayne means so much to me and my family. I love and look up to him like a grandfather. Thank you so much for putting out this video and all the others, I wait for each one...please keep them coming!

@boblongmore907 3 ай бұрын

I grew up 60s-early 70s and clearly remember his movies of that time period. And today, still watch John Wayne movies. His legend will live forever! JW a True Patriot who loved his country! I recently visited Ft Worth Stockyards.

@davidwolf226 6 ай бұрын

Just listening to each of these letters as you ladies read them also brought a tear to my old eyes. God bless the Wayne family.

@JWTheDUKE 6 ай бұрын

God bless John Wayne and the Wayne family

@johncrispo-lh4kh 6 ай бұрын

Grew up on him courtesy of my Dad!! Bond we had since I was maybe 4 yrs old! Dad just recently passed and I feel like he's sitting with me watching ! Such an impact on me to this day, 50 yrs later! It'll be 45 yrs he's gone and he's still an icon. Maybe more now!! Loved the guy!!

@bonniescott6470 5 ай бұрын

JOHN WAYNE MY HERO HE IS SO MISSED THEY DO NOT MAKE THEM LIKE HIM ANYMORE SADLY 🥰💞💞💞

@darrendaine4914 6 ай бұрын

He was the greatest and I continued to watch his movies over and over again

@jerryconnos6112 6 ай бұрын

I am a very big fan of john wayne I am twenty one years old happy Christmas john wayne up in heaven and happy Christmas to the wayne family . 🎄

@rhondasanders4323 5 ай бұрын

People are Amazing. I Love You John Wayne💞♥️

@brianburge3349 6 ай бұрын

THANKS

@a2j.holyloveaffairreyna757 6 ай бұрын

1930s+ THE SHOOTIST EXCELLENT MOVIES.! OUR JOHN WAYNE OUR DUKE ALL MOVIE PARTICIPANTS. EXCELLENT PERFORMANCES AND BEYOND GREAT MEMORIES. WE KNOW OUR DUKE IS IN HEAVEN: W/OUR YESHUA HAMACHIAH & FELLOW HORSE RIDERS 🐎

@wesmcgee1648 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing.

@suepeacock3342 3 ай бұрын

I wrote a letter to Me. Wayne in 1975. He answered me!! I gave away more copies of that letter to my fellow veterans!!

@reginamay2767 6 ай бұрын

Wow he got much fan mail never got read until now. Guess he never got a chance to read them. I am a big fan of him I have many of his westerns on DVD. Loved him and my wish was to meet him but I never got a chance.