Conversation so far:
What happened in 1974 to the author and composer Paul Bowles?
After Jane Bowles' death, on 4 May 1973 in Málaga, Spain, Paul Bowles continued to live in Tangier.
What did the author and composer Paul Bowles write?
In 1982 Paul Bowles published Points in Time, subtitled Tales From Morocco, a collection of stories.
Did the author and composer Paul Bowles publish anything else besides Points in Time?
In 1985, Paul Bowles published his translation of Jorge Luis Borges' short story, The Circular Ruins.
Were the author and composer Paul Bowles' books well received?
Paul Bowles is considered one of the artists to have shaped 20th-century literature.
What happened in 1995 to the author and composer Paul Bowles?
In 1995, Paul Bowles made his final return to New York, invited to a Paul Bowles Festival at Lincoln Center celebrating his music.

Question: did he get sick?
Self-contained rewrite: Did the author and composer Paul Bowles get sick preceding his death?