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Feb 29, 2024 · He wasn't 18, he was 50 and had just undergone a 10-hour-long heart surgery during which he suffered his third heart attack in a little more than a month. Unlike many of the unforgettable episodes of his famed television show, there would be no surprise ending for Serling. He died on June 28, 1975.
For a variety of reasons, Serling was transferred to the 511th's demolition platoon, nicknamed "The Death Squad" for its high casualty rate. According to Sergeant Frank Lewis, leader of the demolitions squad, "He screwed up somewhere along the line.
Jun 29, 1975 · Television writer-producer Rod Serling died Saturday, two days after undergoing open-heart surgery at Strong Memorial Hospital, the hospital said. He was 50.
Apr 2, 2014 · Later Life and Death. In May 1975, when he was 50 years old, Serling had a heart attack while running on a treadmill. A couple of weeks later, he had a second heart attack, at his cottage on...
Jun 29, 1975 · Rod Serling, the television writer, producer and narrator who became best known as host Of “The Twilight Zone” and “Night Gallery” series, and who won six Emmy awards, died yesterday at Strong...
Rod Serling’s last interview took place at Franco’s La Taverna on Sunset Strip on March 4, 1975—just a few months prior to his sudden death at fifty.
Feb 14, 2022 · Although the surgical team fought valiantly to save his life, he died two days later on June 28, 1975. Leaving behind his wife Carol and daughters Jodi and Anne, Rod Serling was just 50 years old. Rod Serling's impact on television and continuing influence and relevance within the culture are immeasurable.
