A Legend Lives On Forever
After he was diagnosed with cancer, Sammy went through one surgery to remove his entire larynx. Tragically, a few weeks later, the cancer killed him. On May 16th, 1990, Sammy Davis Jr, passed away in Beverly Hills at age 64. When the news of his death spread, the Las Vegas Strip darkened the neon lights for ten minutes, to pay its respects to the actor.
Sammy Davis Jr and Altovise Davis. Photo by Richard Young / Shutterstock
He was subsequently awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001. His memory lives on through his work and his children. Unfortunately, Altovise Davis, the star’s latest wife, was left to deal with the $7.5 million that her husband accumulated in tax debt.