When Did Louis L'Amour Die
Louis L'Amour died on June 10, 1988. The cause of death was lung cancer, and he passed away in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 80.
Louis L'Amour's Final Years
In his later years, L'Amour continued to write despite declining health. He remained one of the most popular Western authors in the United States, with a large and loyal readership.
Louis L'Amour's Legacy
His death marked the end of an era for classic American Western fiction. Many of his books continue to be published and read worldwide. For more details, see the biography on Britannica.
