What Happened Gene Autry

Gene Autry died of lymphoma on October 2, 1998, three days after his 91st birthday at his home in Studio City, California. He was buried at the Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills Cemetery in Los Angeles.

How old was Gene Autry when he died?

Gene Autry, Singing Movie Cowboy Who Rode Champion to Fame, Dies at 91. Gene Autry, America’s first singing cowboy of the movies and a multimillionaire businessman, died yesterday at his home in the Studio City neighborhood of Los Angeles, said Karla Buhlman, vice president of Gene Autry Entertainment. He was 91.

What does Alan Autry do now?

He is a well-known actor — his most famous role was portraying Bubba on the TV version of “In the Heat of the Night.” He has remained active both on the acting and political fronts since he left City Hall. It is also a return to the radio for Autry, who hosted a daily show on KYNO radio from 2008-2011.