This Day In History takes us back to June 11th, 1979, Hollywood lost its best cowboy everJohn Wayne. Nick named the "Duke" after the family dog, Wayne wasn't always the tough guy he played on screen, but a family man. Learn about his legacy in this great clip about the actor.

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This Day in History: 06/11/1979 - John Wayne dies

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