Lee Van Cleef - Death

Death

Lee Van Cleef worked up until his failing health took his life on December 16, 1989 at the age of 64. He collapsed in his home from a heart attack. His wife Barbara called paramedics but they were unable to revive him. He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. His gravestone reads: "Lee Van Cleef January 9, 1925 – December 16, 1989 'Best of the Bad' Love and Light."

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