What happened Rod Steiger?

He died of pneumonia and kidney failure as a result of complications from surgery for a gall bladder tumor on July 9, 2002, aged 77, in Los Angeles, and was survived by his fifth wife Joan Benedict Steiger.

Just so, when did Rod Steiger die?

July 9, 2002

Secondly, who was Rod Steiger married to? Joan Benedict Steiger m. 2000–2002 Paula Ellis m. 1986–1997 Sherry Nelson m. 1973–1979 Claire Bloom m. 1959–1969 Sally Gracie m. 1952–1958

Also, what nationality is Rod Steiger?

American

When was Rod Steiger born?

April 14, 1925

Is Rod Steiger alive?

Deceased (1925–2002)

Where is Rod Steiger buried?

Forest Lawn, Los Angeles, California, United States

Where was Rod Steiger born?

Westhampton, New York, United States

Did Rod Steiger win an Oscar for In the Heat of the Night?

In the Heat of the Night is a 1967 American mystery drama film directed by Norman Jewison. The film won five Academy Awards, including the 1967 awards for Best Picture and Rod Steiger for Best Actor.