On Wednesday, November 5, 1960, Ward Bond passed away at the age of 57. Born in 1903, he enjoyed a long career as an actor, which included memorable roles in many classic films, such as It’s a Wonderful Life, The Big Country, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, and The Searchers. His legacy lives on in the countless films he provided his talent to, and his iconic presence in the Western genres of both film and television. He will be deeply missed by his colleagues in Hollywood, his friends and family, and all of his fans across the world.