James Arness, Marshal Matt Dillon on ‘Gunsmoke,’ Dies at 88
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James Arness, who played marshal Matt Dillon for 20 years as “Gunsmoke” became television’s longest-running primetime drama, has died. He was 88.
The actor died of natural causes, according to the Associated Press, citing the actor’s website, which didn’t provide further details.