Jun 10, 2022 · His last public appearance would be at the 51st Academy Awards on April 9, 1979, where Duke presented Best Picture. He was welcomed to the stage ...
Movie star John Wayne had a hug at his final public appearance at the 1979 Academy Awards that he said he wouldn't miss for anything else in the world.
Widely enjoyed movie star John Wayne was and continues to be, not only a household name but a classic, American icon. While he graced television screens ...
May 24, 2023 · His last public appearance would be at the 51st Academy Awards on April 9, 1979, where Duke presented Best Picture. He was welcomed to the stage ...
Mar 2, 2023 · He then presented the award for best picture to "The Deer Hunter" and left the stage. It was his final public appearance before his death a few ...