At the time, Rohauer was reported to have died at the St. Luke's–Roosevelt Hospital Center in Manhattan, New York City from complications following a heart attack on November 10, 1987.
Pada masa itu, Rohauer dikabarkan meninggal di St. Luke's–Roosevelt Hospital Center, Manhattan, New York City akibat komplikasi setelah serangan jantung pada 10 November 1987.