Richard Cromwell (actor)

This is a page about the American actor Richard Cromwell. For the British ruler and prominent historical figure of the 17th century of the same name, see Richard Cromwell.

Death & Legacy

In July of 1960, Cromwell planned another comeback of sorts, when he signed on with producer Maury Dexter for 20th Century Fox's planned production of The Little Shepard of Kingdom Come co-starring Jimmie Rodgers (and ultimately Neil Hamilton as well whom had to replace Cromwell). Unfortunately, Cromwell took sick and he died on October 11, 1960 in Hollywood of complications from liver cancer. He was just 50 years old. He is interred in Santa Ana, California. Cromwell was survived at the time by his four siblings, including Opal Radabaugh Putnam. Cromwell's legacy is preserved today by his nephew Dan Putnam, and his cousin Bill Keane, both of the Conejo Valley in Southern California. Keane has recently donated materials relating to Cromwell's radio performances to the Thousand Oaks Library's Special Collection, "The American Radio Archive".

Related Topics:
July - 1960 - 20th Century Fox - Jimmie Rodgers - Neil Hamilton - October 11 - Liver cancer - Santa Ana, California - Conejo Valley - Southern California - Thousand Oaks

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