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Today In SCV History: June 3, 2011 - 'Gunsmoke' Star James Arness Dies At 88
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Today In SCV History: June 3, 2011
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Date: 06/03/2026 9:11am
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Today in SCV History (June 3, 2011): ‘Gunsmoke’ Star James Arness Dies at 88
James Arness, the actor best known for portraying Marshal Matt Dillon on the long-running TV western “Gunsmoke,” died of natural causes on June 3, 2011, at age 88. A decorated World War II veteran, Arness became a television icon during the show’s 20-season run, parts of which were filmed at Melody Ranch in Newhall, and was later honored on Santa Clarita’s Walk of Western Stars. He remained closely tied to the Western genre throughout his career and is remembered as a lasting symbol of the American frontier hero.
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Date: 06/03/2026 9:11am
Article Summary:
Today in SCV History (June 3, 2011): ‘Gunsmoke’ Star James Arness Dies at 88
James Arness, the actor best known for portraying Marshal Matt Dillon on the long-running TV western “Gunsmoke,” died of natural causes on June 3, 2011, at age 88. A decorated World War II veteran, Arness became a television icon during the show’s 20-season run, parts of which were filmed at Melody Ranch in Newhall, and was later honored on Santa Clarita’s Walk of Western Stars. He remained closely tied to the Western genre throughout his career and is remembered as a lasting symbol of the American frontier hero.
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