when did gary cooper die and how old was he
Gary Cooper Dies of Cancer at 60. May 14, 1961: Gary Cooper dies of cancer at his home, 200 Baroda Drive, Holmby Hills. He was 60. âCooper, Hollywood's homespun hero, was another product of its big star era -- the same era in which names like Clark Gable, John Wayne, Errol Flynn and Tyrone Power became household words to millions.