John Wayne's UNCONTROLLABLE Addiction Cost Him EVERYTHING
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Published 2024-07-24
It’s not news that John Wayne is one of the most iconic actors of the 20th century. In fact, back in 1999, the American Film Institute recognized him as one of the greatest male stars of classic American cinema. He successfully earned this title through his memorable roles in films from Hollywood's Golden Age, particularly in Westerns and war movies. However, what most people are unaware of is that despite all the fame and Hollywood success, John Wayne’s life was wrecked to the ground in the twinkle of an eye, and that was all thanks to his toxic addiction. But to understand his journey fully, let's go back to where it all began, 1907.
All Comments (21)
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What a terrific Guy, Outstanding Actor, A True Legend and Icon, Rest in Peace Duke, you will never, ever be replaced.
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They all drank and smoked back then. Cigarette companies were able to lie and tell people they were harmless and even claimed they were good for you. I understand why those people did it just don't understand why people do it now. Duke lived a good life and made it to 72 that's not bad considering.
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My dad worked hard for 25 cents a 12 hour a day during the Depression.
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I am a John Wayne fan. Your version of his encounter with the draft during ww2 is the most complimentary of any I have heard. Many have, out and out, called him a draft dodger and war profiteer . I prefer to believe that the truth lay somewhere down a middle path. While his family status and broken collar bone were legit deferments at the beginning of the war, I don't believe he actively campaigned one way or the other about joining the service, but allowed the natural flow of events to take place which greatly enhanced his career. Many say that ,later in life ,he did regret never serving and that was the source of the zealous patriotism that he developed. He is no longer here to put to the question.
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It is a shame that addictions to nicotine and alcohol killed him. My family suffered from these addictions/diseases too. Cancer killed my dad at 59. He was a WWII Amy combat veteran.
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JOHN WAS A CLASSY MAN, 6FEET 4 IS A TOWER OF A PERSON. BUT HE ALSO WAS FROM THE OLD SCHOOL, CAME FROM A GOOD GENERATION, HE'S IN HEAVEN BACK HOME WITH JESUS, AMEN
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When John Wayne invited me on board his yacht wild goose where I spent entire day. John Wayne giving me personal tour of his yacht. JW didn't light a cigarette the entire time I was aboard. But when I was face to face with Ben Johnson I said, my dad thinks you're the best horseman in all Hollywood! JW raised his glass an toasts my father. Here, here, you're father is a smart man! The drinks were flowing in ten ounce glasses of takilla!
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Quite informative little bit of Duke trivia! Much appreciated, thanks 👍
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He liked to have a few drinks on the back of his boat. Remember him telling my brother and I to f off when we buzzed by in our tender. Don't remember any issues at bar. Everyone liked he went to bar alone or with a friend and said hello and chatted. This was up in Canada where he and Bing Crosby often vacationed
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My father smoked a lot too 2 packs RIP Dad
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The "knock, knock sound" in the background drives me crazy & makes it very hard to watch a very good video......
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I love John Wayne from watching him so much with my Father.
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There is no way that a person can smoke 120 cigarettes in one day
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Duke was so self-centered that he would not listen to anyone. The dangers of cigarettes and alcoholic were well publicized, but the Duke listened to no one but himself! Sad!!!!
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@peterhaynes8258 100% agree cut the crap why didn't you lot say it when he was alive What a terrific Guy, Outstanding Actor, A True Legend and Icon, Rest in Peace Duke, you will never, ever be replaced.
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He was a big tough guy but I wouldn't exactly call him a "good man." I sure like some of the movies he was in. I own a few on blue-ray. His acting in "The Searches" and "The Shootist" were excellent. His politics were to the right of Attila the Hun. Wayne supported McCarthyism and the Vietnam war. Not my cup of tea.
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which addiction he had more than a few
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Let this man rest in peace he did a lot of good for a lot of people why must people try and Destroy somebody's reputation what kind of self-gratification do you get for doing something like that Nobody's Perfect you made a lot of great movies and TV shows he was a good example too many people I didn't watch the video I started it turned it off just so I could say my piece about destroying people's reputations a psychopath in narcissist what are you ,may John Wayne rest in peace
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YOU DIM WIT THE LETTER O IS NOT A NUMBER ITS ZWEO DO YOU UNDERSTAND.
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I worked on Rio Lobo I was with him at the Tucson Airport in 1970 I liked him he joined the shriners club then he was sick in his stomach he's son Patrick told me Rev Michael Allbright
