Errol Flynn

Errol Flynn was an Australian film actor, most famous for his romantic swashbuckler roles in Hollywood films and his flamboyant lifestyle. Flynn became an overnight sensation with his fifth film, Captain Blood, in 1935. He became typecast as a swashbuckler and made a host of such films, including The Adventures of Robin Hood (widely regarded as his best film in this genre and an acknowledged , Dodge City , The Sea Hawk , and The Adventures of Don Juan. Numerous legends surrounded Flynn's death but according to Vancouverhistory.ca, Flynn flew with Aadland to Vancouver British Columbia October 9, 1959 to sell his yacht Zaca to millionaire George Caldough. On October 14, Caldough was driving Flynn to the airport when Flynn felt ill. He was taken to the apartment of Caldough's friend, Dr. Grant Gould, brother of noted pianist Glenn Gould. A party ensued, with Flynn regaling guests with stories and impressions. Feeling ill again, he announced "I shall return" and retired to a bedroom to rest. A half hour later, Aadland checked in on him, finding him suffering a massive heart attack. He died in her arms minutes later.