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John Wayne was a famous actor.
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He got his nickname "Duke" from a dog.
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He was born in Iowa and grew up in California.
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He started acting in the 1920s.
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John Wayne was in many movies, especially Westerns.
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He won an award for his role in "True Grit."
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He was known for his tough, hero roles.
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John Wayne visited soldiers during World War II.
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He had health problems, including lung cancer.
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His movies are still loved by many people today.
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He got a special award from the U.S. president.
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He had famous sayings like "A man's got to do what a man's got to do."