Richard Boone’s Death – Cause and Date
Born (Birthday) June 18, 1917
Death Date January 10, 1981
Age of Death 63 years
Cause of Death Throat Cancer
Place of Death St. Augustine, Florida, United States
Profession Movie Actor
The movie actor Richard Boone died at the age of 63. What happened to him?
The craggy-faced star of numerous film Westerns who gained fame for his role on the television series Have Gun – Will Travel. He appeared in Ocean’s 11 in 1960 and played a role in The Big Sleep in 1978.
From dropout to actor
After graduating from Hoover High School in Glendale, California, he pursued higher education at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. However, he left Stanford before completing his degree and went on to work as an oil rigger, writer, painter, and bartender.
Boone joined the United States Navy and served on three ships in the Pacific during World War II. Following the war, Boone utilized the G.I. Bill to enroll in acting classes at the Actors Studio in New York.
Family
He was married three times. His son, Peter Boone acted in the revival of Have Gun – Will Travel.
How did Richard Boone die?
Richard Boone died at his home in St. Augustine, Florida, due to complications from throat cancer.
Where is Richard Boone buried?
His ashes were scattered in the Pacific Ocean off Hawaii.