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Errol
Flynn, 50, actor, heart
attack
![]() 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.
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