On June 3, 2011, legendary Western actor James Arness, best known for his role as U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon on the television series “Gunsmoke,” died of natural causes at his home in Brentwood, California. He was 88. Born James King Aurness on May 26, 1923, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Arness serve d in the U.S. Army during ... The post Today In SCV History: June 3, 2011 – ‘Gunsmoke’ Star James Arness Dies At 88 appeared first on KHTS Radio. ...read more read less