In my previous post I stated, "...his trophy room (which I heard was destroyed by fire before he died)."

This is incorrect. I saw it on another forum and just accepted it.

Gates's son, Randy Gates, has stated (on anther forum) that the house at Newport Beach was sold to John Wayne. This is confirmed in "Great Hunters and their Trophy Rooms" Vol 3 Safari Press.

My apology for the misinformation.