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The two friends were on a hunting trip when Wayne borrowed the gun he then accidentally shot Bond in the butt – My Blog

NBC’s Wagon Train pulled an impressive audience, and many fans loved seeing Ward Bond take the role of wagon master. The show ran from 1957 to 1962, and Bond starred in the series for the first three years. After the Wagon Train star’s death, he left John Wayne a very special gift in his will. Here’s what he gave the Western star and why. Wagon Train star Ward Bond and John Wayne had an incredibly close friendship. The official John Wayne website states that the two played football together at the University of Southern California, and then both worked on a movie titled Salute. Wayne forged a serious friendship with the Salute director, John Ford, but it seems his friendship with Bond was just as strong. While Bond and Wayne’s friendship began with Salute, they appeared in 22 movies and television shows together.

When Bond died, Wayne was reportedly heartbroken. “When you lose a friend that close after so many years together, you realize you’ve reached the time of life when the ghosts surrounding you are some of the most significant people in your life,” he wrote in a manuscript regarding the loss. “Part of me knows he’s gone; another part automatically spots good parts for him. Instincts stay long after friends are gone.”
Ward Bond died suddenly of a heart attack in November 1960. Before the Wagon Train star died, he wished for John Wayne to have his shotgun. So, why did Bond give Wayne the gun?
According to the John Wayne website, Wayne accidentally shot Bond with a shotgun years before Bond’s death. The two friends were on a hunting trip when Wayne borrowed the gun. He then accidentally shot Bond in the butt.

Clearly, the injuries to Bond were not fatal — and it’s clear he and Wayne had a friendship full of laughter, considering the will. Wayne died in 1979, 19 years after Bond’s death. He died after battling cancer for over a decade.
While no one could ever replace John Wayne’s good friend, Ward Bond, on Wagon Train, the show decided to move forward without him. John McIntire replaced Bond as the wagon master on the show, according to MeTV. While the show could’ve given an explanation for the disappearance of Bond’s character, none was ever given. McIntire stepped in, and the show carried on. The final episode aired on May 2, 1965. It lasted a total of eight seasons.
According to Western Writing, only two Wagon Train cast members are currently alive — Michael Burns and Robert Fuller. Michael played the teenager Barnaby West on the show, and he moved on from TV to become a historian and professor. Robert Fuller played chief scout Cooper Smith, and he went on to have a ranch in Texas.

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Sydney Sweeney hits back at horrific body shaming comments on viral pictures with incredible response

Sydney Sweeney has posted an Instagram video which included body shaming comments

Sydney Sweeney has hit back at horrific body shaming comments she’s received online with an incredible response.

For famous faces, social media can be an extremely toxic place, and it’s why we’ve seen some celebrities reduce their online presence as a result.

Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney has become the subject of body shaming comments in recent times, and she responded to these on Instagram in the best possible way.

The actor posted a shot clip that began with screenshots of a bunch of body shaming comments she’s received online, including some calling her ‘quite frumpy’, ‘very chunky’ and ‘tubby’.

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After many screenshots of horrible comments were shown on screen, the video cut to Sweeney in her training gear at the gym.

The video cut to a sign that said ‘hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard’ as Sweeney worked hard with a trainer, struck a punching bag and even flipped a large tire in what looked like an extremely intense workout.

Many have flocked to the comments section of the Instagram video to praise Sweeney for her response to the trolls.

“I will never understand the hate in people‘s hearts when it comes to leaving comments like this,” one person commented.

A second added: “Ngl why do people feel entitled to talk about someone’s body specially someone you don’t personally know,” while a third remarked: “No one has the right or reason to make comments on anyones body, ever.”

Meanwhile, Lili Reinhart penned: “It’s always wild to see people publicly out themselves as pieces of shit with comments like that. You look incredible and your dedication to your project is very inspiring.”

The video actually concluded with the name ‘Christy Martin’ being shown on the screen, which is a nod to Sweeney’s upcoming biopic where she plays a famed female boxer.

Boxing fans will likely know Martin is a is a former professional boxer who earned herself the WBC female super welterweight title in 2009.

Sweeney has spoken previously about her process of getting into her movie character, telling The Los Angeles Times in March that she’s a ‘very hands-on collaborator’.

“I like being able to give ideas, be a part of it, help come up with solutions. It just changes the whole process,” she said.

Sweeney continued: “It’s so hard for me now to be on a set and not be able to help in any type of way and be able to take action. And being able to actually have a voice and have a valued opinion—it means so much.”

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‘Australia’s most sexually active woman’ reveals outrageous bedroom goal for 2025

A woman who has been dubbed the “most sexually active woman” in Australia has set her sights on a big goal for 2025.

You’ve probably heard of Bonnie Blue and Lily Phillips attempting to break outrageous records in the bedroom – and Annie Knight has now thrown her hat into the ring too.

“When I watched that clip of Lily crying and everyone was saying, ‘Oh my god, this poor girl,’ I just thought, well, she’s been getting railed all day by 100 different guys… imagine putting your body through that,” Knight told Metro.

“Yes, it’s emotionally taxing, but isn’t that like any job?” she added. “Everyone has moments where they’re like, ‘I don’t know if I can do this anymore.’ You do get really stressed. She’d be exhausted; her body would be exhausted. When you’re tired, your emotions are high.”

Knight also noted that some of the men involved in Phillips’ session were reportedly rude to her, emphasizing that dealing with negativity can be challenging in any profession.

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Sophia Loren timeless beauty

Enjoy in timeless beauty of Sophia Loren:

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3738621 Sophia Loren (b/w photo); (add.info.: Sophia Loren (b.1934) Italian actress); © SZ Photo; .

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