James Arness

Arness, Star of ‘Gunsmoke,’ Dead at 88
Arness, Star of ‘Gunsmoke,’ Dead at 88
Arness, Star of ‘Gunsmoke,’ Dead at 88
Actor James Arness, who played the legendary Marshal Matt Dillon on the popular Western series 'Gunsmoke,' died Friday of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles, a family spokesperson has confirmed. He was 88.