29+ Best Photos of Joanne Dru. Joanne dru , us actress, wearing a red strapless top, posing beside a tree trunk, circa 1950. Sep 13, 1996 · joanne dru, who starred opposite john wayne in the westerns ''red river'' and ''she wore a yellow ribbon,'' died on tuesday at her home in beverly hills, calif. Discovered by a talent scout while working in the theater, joanne made her screen … Joanne dru was an american actress who is best remembered for her lead role in one of the greatest western classics of all time, 'red river.' she was born joan letitia lacock in west virginia, and was a highly talented and beautiful actress. Actress joanne dru attends a stanley kramer dinner party in los angeles, california.
