November 29, 1986 started off as a normal day. The aging actor was getting ready for an appearance at a fundraising event in Iowa when he suffered a stroke. The 86-year-old icon died as a result.
At the request of his wife, in honoring Grant’s own wishes, there was no funeral held. His body was cremated, and his ashes were scattered in the Pacific Ocean. Despite his troubled childhood, Grant rose to the top of Hollywood, becoming a cinematic legend remembered for his remarkable talent.