John Wayne's UNCONTROLLABLE Addiction Cost Him EVERYTHING

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  • Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
  • John Wayne's UNCONTROLLABLE Addiction Cost Him EVERYTHING
    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.

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  • @peterhaynes8258
    @peterhaynes8258 Місяць тому +15

    What a terrific Guy, Outstanding Actor, A True Legend and Icon, Rest in Peace Duke, you will never, ever be replaced.

  • @JudeNance
    @JudeNance Місяць тому +10

    My dad worked hard for 25 cents a 12 hour a day during the Depression.

    • @user-qf6eq3dw5z
      @user-qf6eq3dw5z Місяць тому +1

      My dad spent a year as a cook's helper in the CCC's. Road the rails under the box car to avoid the RR police.

  • @splender88
    @splender88 Місяць тому +21

    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.

    • @sonnysantana5454
      @sonnysantana5454 Місяць тому +1

      @@splender88 , w o w stating the obvious

    • @chrisnorcutt9060
      @chrisnorcutt9060 Місяць тому

      That’s Not What Killed Him It’s Was The Chemotherapy That Killed Him , It Kills The Cancer Cells And It Also Kills Your Immune System Cells Your Good Cells, and I Also Had Cancer , Hell No I Didn’t Take Chemotherapy , People Cancer Cells Live On What carbohydrates ( Sugar ) Just Cut Out All Your Carbohydrates and Eat Meats , Fruits 🍉 and Proteins But Stop All Your Carbs Ok 👍

    • @itravisoni
      @itravisoni Місяць тому

      It was wrecked more than likely because of nuclear testing sites on movie sets

    • @kengaroo5170
      @kengaroo5170 27 днів тому

      ​@@itravisoni
      Yes! Everyone at one movie set died of the same cancer after receiving radioactive fallout.

  • @richardelliott9511
    @richardelliott9511 Місяць тому +4

    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.

  • @markhansen3111
    @markhansen3111 Місяць тому +5

    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.

  • @mb1284
    @mb1284 Місяць тому +2

    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

  • @timbarnett3898
    @timbarnett3898 Місяць тому +8

    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!

  • @TripleDeano
    @TripleDeano 18 днів тому +1

    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

  • @chriscarlton9682
    @chriscarlton9682 Місяць тому +2

    The "knock, knock sound" in the background drives me crazy & makes it very hard to watch a very good video......

  • @leoinsf
    @leoinsf 25 днів тому +1

    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!!!!

  • @johnking6252
    @johnking6252 Місяць тому +3

    Quite informative little bit of Duke trivia! Much appreciated, thanks 👍

  • @juliehicks4316
    @juliehicks4316 Місяць тому

    I love John Wayne from watching him so much with my Father.

  • @James-ju3ok
    @James-ju3ok 25 днів тому +1

    My father smoked a lot too 2 packs RIP Dad

  • @roycooper8735
    @roycooper8735 Місяць тому +1

    @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.

  • @sonnysantana5454
    @sonnysantana5454 Місяць тому +3

    which addiction he had more than a few

    • @scottknode898
      @scottknode898 Місяць тому

      His smoking was one of worst addictions as smoked 4-5 packs of unfiltered cigarettes for many years. He drank heavily to though including bourbon and tequila and champagne

  • @davidvenesky9053
    @davidvenesky9053 13 днів тому

    There is no way that a person can smoke 120 cigarettes in one day

  • @jeffreyg4626
    @jeffreyg4626 Місяць тому +1

    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.

  • @alanchilson4614
    @alanchilson4614 Місяць тому

    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

  • @carrallbright
    @carrallbright Місяць тому

    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

    • @LedByGrace
      @LedByGrace Місяць тому

      My dad knew Patrick. They went to school together

  • @carolcacioppo
    @carolcacioppo Місяць тому

    God 🙏 bless 🙏 going forward

  • @user-eh3zv1ex5o
    @user-eh3zv1ex5o Місяць тому

    Show me ANY Hollywood star that did not have Drug/Booze problems.
    Nevermind all the other shady stuff.
    Being a Morrison helped....peerage.

  • @curtisvonepp4335
    @curtisvonepp4335 Місяць тому +1

    YOU DIM WIT THE LETTER O IS NOT A NUMBER ITS ZWEO DO YOU UNDERSTAND.

  • @user-sb2xw4xb9o
    @user-sb2xw4xb9o Місяць тому +1

    Like John Wayne

  • @XXawacs77
    @XXawacs77 Місяць тому +2

    AI voice sucks.

  • @Bob-fk5hc
    @Bob-fk5hc Місяць тому

    He was a good actor by not in my top. 10 😅

  • @antrygis1
    @antrygis1 Місяць тому +2

    I was born in 58. What I didn't like about John Wayne was that he was pushed onto us endlessly. And made a hero. No matter how bad his behavior was in the movies it was justified. Overcome the bad guys and the woman is thrilled to have themselves taken into his arms. He seemed so mechanical to me. Again and again. C'mon, let the Indians win!!!. Just overkill. But people literally worshipped him. "Don't you dare say nothin' bad about the Duke." Ugh!. For whatever reason he was a constant in our-baby boomers-youths.

    • @scottknode898
      @scottknode898 Місяць тому

      My dad was born in 1958 as well and although he was a John Wayne and grew up watching John Wayne westerns with he is more of a Clint Eastwood western fan as I am to and seen every Eastwood western growing up.

  • @LetaOrtiz-lg7im
    @LetaOrtiz-lg7im Місяць тому +1

    🙏💕😇🙏❤

  • @James-ju3ok
    @James-ju3ok 25 днів тому

    I wasn’t really a John Wayne Fan

  • @edoedo8686
    @edoedo8686 8 днів тому

    Not a fan.

  • @Wanderingsomewhere145
    @Wanderingsomewhere145 Місяць тому +3

    His unfortunate racism and antisemitism aren’t complimentary to his legacy.

    • @robertguest5215
      @robertguest5215 Місяць тому +2

      says the mask wearers!.

    • @JudeNance
      @JudeNance Місяць тому

      Being married him wouldn't have been 😢

    • @Edmond951
      @Edmond951 Місяць тому

      Yeah That's why his 3 wives were all Latinos! That darned racist Wayne. LMFAO

    • @Wanderingsomewhere145
      @Wanderingsomewhere145 Місяць тому

      @@robertguest5215 now why would that bother you?

    • @brendonrutherford5118
      @brendonrutherford5118 Місяць тому

      Yeah right for sure!! But there were so many actors/actresses who thought they were mankinds gift to entertainment society & todays bunch are even worse & consequently although a staunch movie fan myself, I rarely go to movies these days as there is so much sheer & utter shit in them & of course starred by so many mere amateurs who think they really are better than what we had yesterday!!

  • @user-hh4in4ld7f
    @user-hh4in4ld7f Місяць тому

    After the whole 13 minutes before you talk about the addiction.