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Country singer Johnny Horton was killed in an auto accident in Texas the same day that Ward Bond died, and a baseless urban legend arose that Horton was on his way to Dallas to meet Bond who was to offer Horton a role on Wagon Train.
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Oct 23, 2022 · Robert Horton and Ward Bond infamously didn't get along on the set of 'Wagon Train.' Here's how Horton described Bond after Bond's death.
Although his career was cut short by his premature death in 1960 at age 57, he was one of the most prolific of Hollywood's actors over a period of 30 years. He regularly appeared in 10 to 20 films per year, with the record year for him being 1935, when he acted in 30 movies.
DALLAS, Tex., Nov. 5 (AP) -- Ward Bond, movie and television star, died in a motel here today of a heart attack. He was 57 years old. View Full Article in Timesmachine »
Aug 17, 2022 · Ward Bond died of a heart attack while the Wagon Train was still on its fourth season. The show was at it’s height of popularity so the network finished playing the 7 recorded episodes with Ward Bond and then intoduced John McIntire into the series.
During its production, Bond traveled to Dallas, Texas, to attend a football game and died there in his hotel room of a massive heart attack. Born April 9, 1903 Died November 5, 1960 (57)
But for all the teasing, John Wayne was heartsick when Ward Bond died suddenly in a Dallas hotel room from a massive heart attack in 1960 just as he had rejuvenated his career as the star of the hit TV series, Wagon Train.
How did Ward Bond die? - Heart attack. Top questions and answers about Ward Bond.
Ward Bond death, Nov. 1960. Pallbearers include John EWayne, Frank McGrath, Terry Wilson. Clipping found in The Los Angeles Times published in Los Angeles, California on 11/8/1960.
Ward Bond died suddenly of a massive heart attack on November 5, 1960 whilst on a visit to attend a football game in Dallas. He was 57 years old. His funeral eulogy was given by John Wayne.