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John Wayne at home with son John Ethan

He had seven children, but only three sons - and they all followed in his footsteps.

John Wayne, the shy son of a struggling pharmacist, wasn’t all that much like the characters he played. Here are eight facts about the larger-than-life actor who set the gold standard for the lawmakers, the justice-dispensers, and the men of action he portrayed to unparalleled effect on screen.

John Wayne's son has defended his father's legacy after an LA Times writer revived an old interview his late father did that mentioned some shocking, controversial language.

Chris Mitchum wound up good-naturedly sparring with John Wayne in three westerns filmed consecutively in Mexico — “Chisum,” “Rio Lobo,” and “Big Jake.” Fifty years later Robert Mitchum's youngest son examines the Duke.

It's the Hollywood legend and American hero's 110th birthday.

During his legendary career, John Wayne was married three times before finally finding a love that lasted with third wife Pilar Pallete.

John Wayne starred in the film 'Big Jake' with his son Ethan playing the role of his grandson.

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