Gunsmoke star dead at 83

## **Life Beyond *Gunsmoke***

After *Gunsmoke* wrapped up his character’s run around 1967, Ewing continued to act — appearing in popular TV shows of the era like **Bewitched**, **Rawhide**, **The Mothers-in-Law**, and **Death Valley Days**. He also appeared in films such as *None But the Brave* and *Smith!*, before his last screen role in the 1972 drama *Play It As It Lays*. ([AOL][4])

But after a decade in entertainment, Ewing ultimately chose a different path: he retired from acting and pursued **professional photography** — a second creative passion that allowed him to explore the world outside Hollywood. ([AOL][4])

He also stayed engaged in his community; years later, he even ran for a city council seat in **Morro Bay, California**, where he lived. ([AOL][4])

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## **Remembering the Man Behind the Badge**