 Rossen died in New York City at age 57 on February 18, 1966, following a series of illnesses and is interred at Westchester Hills Cemetery in Hastings-on-Hudson, Westchester County, New York. He was survived by his wife Susan, son Stephen, and daughters Carol and Ellen. His grandchild, Daniel Rossen, is the guitarist / vocalist of alternative bands Grizzly Bear and Department of Eagles.
