#29: He Dies in 1976 in Los Angeles After Years of Career Reinvention
He died on September 10, 1976, in Los Angeles at the age of 70 after suffering a heart attack. His death came after a period of renewed recognition, following years of blacklisting and eventual return to open work.
By the time of his passing, he had reestablished himself in the industry and received long-delayed credit for some of his most important work. His final years reflected both resilience and professional restoration after decades of controversy.