In the early 1950s, Barney Balaban (president of Paramount Pictures) invited Clift on one of the Balaban family vacations to Nassau, Bahamas. hosting-22183.tributes.com Ethel McGinnis Obituary - Austin, Texas - Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home North Obituary, funeral and service information for Ethel Clift McGinnis from Austin, Texas. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Ethel gave birth to two children in Dallas, Mary and Campbell. I played in four flops in a row when I was about 17 and I was delighted. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? He was the son of Ethel "Sunny" Anderson (Fogg; 1888-1988) and William Brooks Clift (1886-1964). He worked extensively on his character, and was again nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor. So is she still alive? But his life was also and remains one of the most tragic in Tinseltown history. In Robert LaGuardia's "Monty" (1977), the first published biography, LaGuardia tells of how Clift was discomfited when he initially met co-star. Montgomery Clift survived that night and lived for ten more years, but his real death occurred as he lay bleeding and half-conscious in Elizabeth Taylor's arms. I did not know that Monty had a twin sister. Montgomery Clift, in full Edward Montgomery Clift, (born October 17, 1920, Omaha, Neb., U.S.died July 23, 1966, New York, N.Y.), American motion-picture actor noted for the emotional depth and sense of vulnerability he brought to his roles. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Edward Montgomery Clift (nicknamed 'Monty' his entire life) was born on October 17, 1920 in Omaha, Nebraska, just after his twin sister Roberta (1920-2014) and eighteen months after his brother Brooks Clift. His father, William Brooks "Bill" Clift (18861964), was the vice-president of Omaha National Trust Company. After a two-month recovery period, Clift returned to the set to finish the film. Edward Montgomery Clift (nicknamed 'Monty' his entire life) was born on October 17, 1920 in Omaha, Nebraska, just after his twin sister Roberta (1920-2014) and eighteen months after his brother Brooks Clift. He had a twin sister, Ethel and an older brother, Brooks, and his family were comfortably off. If it's your birthday we'll celebrate both of you in the comments. - charlea. This line-up leaves much to be desired. He suffered a concussion, broken jaw, broken nose, fractured sinuses, fractured cheekbones, and several facial lacerations which required plastic surgery. His father made a lot of money in banking . [101] Elizabeth Taylor, who was in Rome, sent flowers, as did Roddy McDowall (who had recently co-starred with Clift in The Defector), Judy Garland, Myrna Loy, and Lew Wasserman.[102]. [22] On May 24, 1944, he was part of the cast of Eugene O'Neill's Ah, Wilderness! Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Ethel Clift McGinnis, volunteer, organizer and social activist, of Austin, died December 7, 2014, at her home. His looks in Red River through at least From Here To Eternity are heart stopping. . Handsome American actor Montgomery Clift (1920-1966) was one of Hollywood's first Method actors. Ethel learned French and German at an early age while living in Switzerland. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Girelli, Elisabetta (2013) "Montgomery Clift Queer Star", Wayne University Press. Nationality. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Age (2022) Update Soon. In addition to lingering effects of dysentery and chronic colitis, an underactive thyroid was later revealed during the autopsy. Sadly Monty's Clift twin sister Ethel passes away at her home in Austin, TX on December 7th at the ripe age of 94. I keep my family out of my public life because it can be an awful nuisance to them. 10-ago-2021 - "Montgomery Clift pas parte de su infancia viajando junto a su familia por Europa, residiendo en Francia y Alemania. Try again later. A critical and commercial success, the film was nominated for two Academy Awards.[29]. His mother was impressed by her son's . During the interview, Gardner jokingly mentioned that it is "the first and last appearance on a television interview program for Montgomery Clift". A four-time Academy Award nominee, he was known for his portrayal of "moody, sensitive young men", according to The New York Times.[1][2]. The film's success at the box office brought numerous awards for screenwriting and directing, but none for Clift himself. [87] It is said that McDowall took the breakup with Clift hard. 1467, Montgomery Clift: Beautiful Loser, Hoskyns, Barney, p. 96, Dropped Names: Famous Men and Women As I Knew Them, by Langella, Frank, p. 336, Capote: A Biography, Clarke Gerald, p. 235, Montgomery Clift: Beautiful Loser, Hoskyns, Barney, p. 34, Lost Friendships: A Memoir of Truman Capote,Tennessee Williams, and Others, Windham, Donald, p. 64, Original Story By: A Memoir of Broadway and Hollywood, Laurents, Arthur, pp. His life was short and tortured but his influential legacy as one of the original brooding mumbling male superstars is long. I don't care. Clift had a brother named William Brooks Clift Jr., Monty and the family called her "Ethel" which was their mother's name though there mother went by "Sunny". He lived with his father William Brooks Clift, his mother Ethel "Sunny" Fogg Clift, and his older brother William Brooks, Jr. The New York World-Telegram noticed Clifts "amazing poise and dexterity" while producer Theo Bamberger commended him for what he called a "natural histrionic instinct. That year, Clift voted for Brando in A Streetcar Named Desire. Al Pacino's Twin Daughter Is a 'Doll' at 22: He Fought for Her with Ex after Becoming Dad Again at 60 . I let my sister see the moon before I did! They were thirteen years old. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. He tended to funnel most of his energy into intense rehearsals with acting coach Mira Rostova who accompanied him on set. Official Sites, Known for playing brooding sensitive characters, Pioneered roles as dark brooding young outcasts later popularized by the likes of. On January 13, 1963, a few weeks after the initial release of Freud, Clift appeared on the live television discussion program The Hy Gardner Show, where he spoke at length about the release of his current film, his film career, and treatment by the press. As an actor, whenever Clift was playing characters snapping as they went up against ignorance or brutality, Clift was said to have acted with his father in mind as an antagonist. Spoke French, German and Italian fluently. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Try again. A system error has occurred. [36], On the evening of May 12, 1956, while filming Raintree County, Clift was involved in a serious car crash after leaving a dinner party hosted by Elizabeth Taylor and her husband, Michael Wilding. Search above to list available cemeteries. Clift received and declined offers for roles in the following films: In 1960, Clift was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6104 Hollywood Boulevard. This account has been disabled. Also in 1951, Clift was for the first time cast as Tom in the radio world premiere of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie, with Helen Hayes (Amanda) and Karl Malden (the Gentleman Caller), for The Theatre Guild on the Air.[25]. Clift's naturalistic performance led to director Fred Zinnemann's being asked, "Where did you find a soldier who can act so well?" Montgomery Clift is American by birth. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. He spent a great portion of his childhood traveling abroad and, upon the dissolution of his parents' wealth, came to settle in New York City. The actor was notoriously selective over his choice of film roles, preferring the medium of the theatre. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Edward Montgomery Clift (nicknamed 'Monty' his entire life) was born on October 17, 1920 in Omaha, Nebraska, just after his twin sister Roberta (1920-2014) and eighteen months after his brother Brooks Clift. The Volunteer Bureau was formed in 1957, after she had interviewed the heads of various agencies, lined up an excellent board and had become active in raising funds for the organization. My childhood was hobgoblin - my parents traveled a lot. Learn more about merges. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Try again later. I love the stage, but after a few months you can get tired. Roberta Clift. He described their relationship with fondness and kept taped film reels of Clift and the company of There Shall Be No Night enjoying leisure time together. Amy Lawrence, The Passion of Montgomery Clift, p. 13, Dance with demons: the life of Jerome Robbins by Lawrence, Greg, pp. One of Hollywood's first Method actors, he made his film debut in Howard Hawks' 1948 western, Red River. BEST KNOWN FOR: Actor Montgomery Clift starred in films like Red River (1948), A Place in the Sun (1951), . As a birthday tribute, check out some Montgomery Clift trivia below. In this exclusive excerpt from her forthcoming book, Anne. by admin. His mother wanted all of her children to be raised as distinguished aristocrats, and as such, little Clift and his siblings received an elite upbringing: private tutors, extensive travel, and language lessons. Weve updated the security on the site. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. [31] MGM distributed the film nationwide as magazines generated massive attention for Clift. On July 22, 1966, Clift was in his New York City townhouse, located at 217 East 61st Street. Clift also had participated in radio broadcasts early in his career, though, according to one critic, he hated the medium. 1 . In the mid 1920's his family moved to Chicago and later, in the early 1930's the family settled in New York City. He was only 45. [24] In January 1951, he participated in the episode "The Metal in the Moon" for the series Cavalcade of America, sponsored by the chemical company DuPont Company. Try again later. Born on October 17, 1920, Edward Montgomery Clift was born into a family with lofty ideals. That's all I can remember. The Life and Sad Ending of Montgomery Clift The Life and Sad Ending 182K subscribers Subscribe 2.2K Share 106K views 2 years ago Mini bio of the life of actor Montgomery Clift who is. Looking forward to still more interesting twin posts. [84] During the two and a half years that Clift stayed away from films, McDowall's career was nonexistent. [88], While filming for Vittorio De Sica in Italy, Clift had a romance with Truman Capote. She had a strong sense of social obligation and a desire to help others. He spent a great deal of time and money on psychiatry.In 1956, during filming of Raintree County (1957), he ran his Chevrolet into a tree after leaving a party at Elizabeth Taylor's; it was she who saved him from choking by pulling out two teeth lodged in his throat. One of Hollywood's first Method actors, he made his film debut in Howard Hawks' 1948 western, Red River. Always regarding himself primarily as an actor, Clift became exceptionally selective over his film roles. Actor Montgomery Clift was born October 17, 1920, in Omaha, Nebraska. James then used the bedroom telephone to call some of Clift's personal physicians and the medical examiner's office before an ambulance arrived.[99]. He shifted his moods erratically, from a brooding pose to a bursting smile. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Being born with a twin sister was one of many ironies in the life of Montgomery Clift. In 2000, at the GLAAD Media Awards, where Taylor was honored for her work for the LGBT community, she made the first public declaration by anyone of the fact that Clift was gay and called him her closest friend and confidant. Clift countersued with the assertion that he struggled to keep up with an overwhelming volume of last-minute script revisions and that an accidental blow to both eyes on set gave him cataracts. He had a twin sister, Ethel. Did you know that legendary actor Montgomery Clift had a twin sister? His father was a violent, abusive, ultra-conservative bigot and did not get along with his son. He was linked to actresses Libby Holman[64][65] and Phyllis Thaxter. Along with Marlon Brando and James Dean, Clift was considered one of the original method actors in Hollywood (though Clift distanced himself from the term); he was one of the first actors to be invited to study in the Actors Studio with Lee Strasberg and Elia Kazan. Death: Immediate Family: Daughter of William Brooks Clift and Ethel Clift (Blair-Fogg) Sister of William Brooks Clift, Jr. and Montgomery Clift. Empez a actuar a los catorce; represent su primer papel en la obra" I saw them first here, Nathaniel had posted them some time ago. In Washington, D.C., she also met Robert C. (Bob) McGinnis, an Austin native, who had recently graduated from Yale Law School and was a Naval Intelligence Officer.In May of 1945, Ethel and Bob were married in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The song "The Right Profile" by the English punk rock band The Clash, from their album London Calling, is about the later life of Clift. The Volunteer Bureau was well received, and soon began placing over 200 volunteers.Ethel recognized that most foreign students came to UT without knowing anyone in the Austin community, and that some faced language barriers. Chosen by Empire magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Stars in film history (#29) (1995). Try again later. [26] By this time, Clift had developed what would come to be regarded as his signature acting style and biggest impact on the future of modern film acting, as told by biographer Robert LaGuardia: He managed to convince the audience that he was unmitigated male sexuality without making a vulgar display of himself, as most other actors of his age and type would have. The condition (among other things) lowers blood pressure; it could have caused Clift to appear drunk or drugged when he was sober. He was the son of Ethel "Sunny" Anderson (Fogg; 1888-1988) and William Brooks Clift (1886-1964). Edward Montgomery "Monty" Clift (October 17, 1920 - July 23, 1966) was an American actor on Broadway and in Hollywood. Ethel's vision and spirit have been an inspiration to her family and friends. . He said that he was with Monty at a party on Fire Island [and Clift said] 'I've got an idea for a musical. Along with Marlon Brando and James Dean, he helped delineate a new paradigm for American cinematic heroes. He was voted the 60th Greatest Movie Star of all time by Entertainment Weekly. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. [4] A documentary titled Making Montgomery Clift was made by his nephew in 2018, to clarify many myths that were created about the actor.[5]. The secret life of legendary actor Montgomery Clift has been revealed by his nephew. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. In his biography "Monty" (1988), Robert LaGuardia claimed that director. [28] Although filmed in 1946, the film was delayed release until August 1948. Clift, Robert Anderson and Hillary Demmon (2018). Answer (1 of 4): Montgomery Clift was one of several Method actors who had a major impact on Hollywood films. Clift grew up pretty standard middle-class in Nebraska, only he had a twin sister the sort of detail that always just blows my mind. (Brando was also from Omaha clearly there was something in the water in the early '20s there that bred hotness. Look magazine gave him its Achievement Award and called him "the most promising star on the Hollywood horizon. Kramer, Stanley and Thomas M. Coffey (1997). Born in Omaha, Nebraska, just after his twin sister Roberta, to a banking family, his mother, Ethel, had been born out of wedlock, and she determined that the children would grow up knowing their true southern aristocratic heritage. In the end, Dean was bothering Clift so much that he was forc. [43] He began to behave erratically in public, which embarrassed his friends. In his movie career Clift was nominated four times for Academy acting awards, three for Best Actor and one for Best Supporting Actor, although winning none. He died July . Clift was born in Omaha, Nebraska, a son of William Brooks Clift ? He reflects that this has been happening often and surmises is it due to Clift's recent death. Ethel became a Red Cross case worker, and volunteered at the Cerebral Palsy Center as well as at Child and Family Services. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Confusing! Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. He never speaks of it, and if he's asked questions he side-steps.". Making Montgomery Clift is clearly well-intentioned with mountains of love for its subject, . 1920, a few minutes after his twin sister Roberta Ethel Clift and they were the children of William Clift and Ethel Anderson. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. When twins were growing up in late 20s, the Clifts lived in many places in the U.S. and Europe. Please enter your email and password to sign in. His mother was born out of wedlock and spent much of her life and her husband's wealth trying to find her Yankee lineage, and raising her children as aristocrats. She developed an intense decade-plus obsession over the young actor, even financing an experimental play, "Mexican Mural" for him. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro, My Best Actor in a Supporting Role Oscar Winners (1960-1979), Male Oscar Nominees & Winners at the Age of 32. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). For the latter, Clift committed to building strength and endurance, jogging laps around Hollywood High School as well as learning how to imitate playing the bugle and reading sheet music from trumpeter Mannie Klein for the role of middleweight boxer and bugle-playing soldier Private Robert E. Lee Prewitt. National Board of Review of Motion Pictures, Inc. 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Edward Montgomery Clift was born on October 17, 1920, in Omaha, Nebraska. [his reported last words, upon being asked if he wanted to see one of his movies on television] Absolutely not! Despite the studio's concerns over profits, Clift correctly predicted the film would do well, if only because moviegoers would flock to see the difference in his facial appearance before and after the crash.[42]. She would wield considerable influence over the early part of his film career, advising him in decisions to decline lead roles in Sunset Blvd. Montgomery's father was a violent, abusive, ultra-conservative bigot and did not get along with his son. According to what entertainment historian Ed Stephan has documented on IMDB.com, "Edward Montgomery Clift (nicknamed 'Monty' his entire life) was born on October 17, 1920, in Omaha, Nebraska, just after his twin sister Roberta (1920-2014 . That's him with his twin sister Roberta above. [7][8] Clift had a twin sister, Roberta (who later went by "Ethel"), who survived him by 48 years, and an older brother, William Brooks Clift, Jr. (19191986), known as "Brooks," who had a son with actress Kim Stanley and was later married to political reporter Eleanor Clift. . EDWARD MONTGOMERY CLIFT WAS born October 17, 1920 in Omaha, Nebraska, several hours after his twin sister Roberta. How? Failed to report flower. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. [44] Marilyn Monroe (in what was to be her last filmed role) was also having emotional and substance abuse problems at the time; she described Clift in a 1961 interview as "the only person I know who is in even worse shape than I am". GREAT NEWS! Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? I agree with forever1267 - he is so beautiful. Why not have a musical about Romeo and Juliet but make it with gangs in New York?' That "secret" - that Clift was gay during an impossible era (the 1930s through the 60s) - led many interpreters to conclude that the actor must have led a life riddled with fear and shame. In the mid 1920s his family moved to Chicago and later, in the early 1930s the family settled in New York City. Monty theorized without a ton of conviction that his drive toward acting may have had to do with competition with his sister (and older brother), neither of whom pursued acting. Actor Montgomery Clift was born October 17, 1920, in Omaha, Nebraska. "[142] "Monty Got a Raw Deal" by rock band R.E.M. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, just after his twin sister Roberta, to a banking family, his mother, Ethel, had been born out of wedlock, and she determined that the children would grow up knowing their true southern aristocratic heritage. Edward Montgomery Clift (/mntmri/; October 17, 1920 July 23, 1966) was an American actor. Edward Montgomery Clift was born on October 17, 1920, in Omaha, Nebraska.His father, William Brooks "Bill" Clift (1886-1964), was the vice-president of Omaha National Trust Company. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. By 1950, he was troubled with allergies and colitis (the U.S. Army had rejected him for military service in World War II for chronic diarrhea) and, along with pill problems, he was alcoholic. From his birth on October 17, 1920 in Omaha, Nebraska 'til his death in 1966, Clift's embodied qualities that were unique even by Hollywood's standards. According to Balaban, she was nave about Clift's homosexuality and romantic involvement with the young English actor, who would occasionally accompany them on public outings. Oops, we were unable to send the email. For the next nine years, Clift made nearly as many films after his traumatic car accident as he had previously. He had an English, Dutch and Irish ancestry. The Clift kids weren't Geminis but Libras but all twins are honorary Geminis and all Geminis are honorary twins if you ask us. Double the pleasure! These included a considerable loss of weight. Still, the last half of his 20-year career has been referred to as the "longest suicide in Hollywood history" by acting teacher Robert Lewis because of Clift's subsequent abuse of painkillers and alcohol. He was the son of Ethel "Sunny" Anderson (Fogg; 1888-1988) and William Brooks Clift (1886-1964). The schedule for Reflections in a Golden Eye was then set for August 1966, but Clift died in July 1966. is also about him. His other side was mostly hidden and only became widely known after he passed on, thanks to his friend . "I was warned not to trust all the stories," Robert told . He was the son of Ethel "Sunny" Anderson (Fogg; 1888-1988) and William Brooks Clift (1886-1964). There are no volunteers for this cemetery. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. [on being born the younger twin] I was always the gentleman. Ethel was born October 16, 1920, in Omaha, Nebraska to William B. and Sunny Clift.. In the mid 1920's his family moved to Chicago and later, in the early 1930's the family settled in New York City. Clift co-starred with Elizabeth Taylor in A Place in the Sun, Raintree County and Suddenly, Last Summer. Learn more about managing a memorial . Confusing! For decades, the star has been the subject of Hollywood gossip and speculation, and Robert Clift is determined to share his uncle's untold story. cemeteries found in Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. October 17 Actor #9. Montgomery Clift Is A Member Of . Had appeared in two movies that are set partly at Hickam Field in Honolulu: He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6104 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on February 8, 1960. Labeling is so self-limiting. His main acting rival (and fellow Omaha native), Marlon Brando, was so moved by Clift's performance that he voted for Clift to win the Academy Award for Best Actor, sure that he would win. Add to your scrapbook. When Ethel was growing. [76][77] He told Clift "I could make you love me," at the end of their two-year affair. The film received added media attention due to the rumors that Clift and co-star Elizabeth Taylor were dating in real life. Son of William Brooks Clift and wife Ethel Anderson Fogg. We hope you enjoy it! [89][90] One of Clift's first intimate relationships was with composer Lehman Engel. Montgomery Clift was one of the biggest actors in the '50s and '60s. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on 1920-10-17. While Bob was still in the Navy, they lived in Stockton, California, and Boulder, Colorado, where Ethel helped Bob through illness and Russian language school. Montgomery Clift was born in Omaha, Nebraska on October 17, 1920, hours after his twin sister Roberta (Ethel). These were extremely unorthodox, risky procedures, and had the effect of involving the audience with him, an exceedingly selfish aim if one thinks only in terms of the play, but a daring and stupendously courageous maneuver when one thinks of the ground he was breaking. He gained excellent theatrical notices and soon piqued the interests of numerous lovelorn actresses; their advances met with awkward conflict. The Film Experience was created by Nathaniel R. All material herein is written by Nathaniel orour team. The 2018 documentary Making Montgomery Clift, directed by Robert Clift (his nephew) and Hillary Demmon, offers a nuanced portrait of an actor at ease with his sexuality. [73][74][75] In 1948, when Clift left Robbins to pursue a movie career in Hollywood, the announcement devastated Robbins. His parents were Quakers and met as students at Cornell University, marrying in 1914. Born in Omaha, NE #43. He used inner silence, unusual pauses in his speeches, awkward body movements. Following his near fatal car accident, the physical changes to Montgomery Clift quickly developed. Clift was unhappy with the quality of the script, and reworked it himself. Paramount executive Luigi Luraschi remembered that Taylor, just like many American teenagers, seemed "unmistakably in love" with Clift around the time of filming A Place in the Sun,[59] which commenced soon after their premiere outing. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. I do so too! Good dialogue simply isn't enough to explain all the infinite gradations of a character. Monty and Ethel in 1933. Its an interesting lineup in how bad it is, and yet Im mostly on an island by myself for my love of Bardos cinematography, the only thing I loved about it. He looks like Tom Cruise to me except authentic and not crazy. Although the results of Clift's plastic surgeries were remarkable for the time, there were noticeable differences in his facial appearance, particularly the left side of his face, which was nearly immobile. This is a carousel with slides. They are adorable! Alerted by friend Kevin McCarthy, who witnessed the collision, Taylor found Clift conscious yet bleeding and swelling rapidly under the shattered dashboard. LeMassena remained a close friend to Clift until his death. Clift was willing to waive his fee entirely but accepted the supporting part with minimum compensation. [47] Director Stanley Kramer, later wrote in his memoirs that Clift "wasn't always close to the script, but whatever he said fitted in perfectly" and that he suggested Clift turn to Spencer Tracy to "ad lib something" when he struggled to remember his lines for his one scene. [61] Montgomery Clift informed his psychiatrist that he was homosexual and struggling to cope with it. In a 1957 profile in McCall's a friend of Monty's is quoted as saying: He's almost in a state of amnesia about his childhood. In 1939, as a member of the cast of the 1939 Broadway production of Nol Coward's Hay Fever, Clift participated in one of the first television broadcasts in the United States: the Hay Fever performance was broadcast by NBC's New York television station W2XBS (the forerunner of WNBC) and was aired during the 1939 New York World's Fair. The autopsy report cited the cause of death as a heart attack brought on by "occlusive coronary artery disease". He was set to play in Taylor's Reflections in a Golden Eye (1967), when he died in the early morning hours of July 23, 1966, at his home at age 45.
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