After appearing in more than 40 films, Patrick walked away from acting and since 2003 has served as chairman of the John Wayne Cancer Institute, a research facility looking for a cure in honor of his father.

- Quora. Original question: “Who inherited John Wayne's fortune?” “John Wayne's will ensured that all seven of his children and his first wife (his second wife ԁıеԁ in 1961, per Find-a-Grave) received some compensation, either directly, or through trust funds, leaving them all with five and six-figure sums.

Patrick Wayne has lived a life rich in variety and adventure, from time as a Coast Guardsmen to a long career in TV and film, and more recently, as chairman of the John Wayne Cancer Institute.

In 1973 she moved out of their house; however, they were never legally separated or divorced. She has always made clear that they remained married until his death. In 1984, five years after Wayne's death, Pallete married Stephen Stewart, a municipal court judge.