Peter Wilton Cushing died on 11 August 1994, at the age of 81, at Pilgrims Hospice in Canterbury, following a battle with prostate cancer, diagnosed in 1982. In accordance with his wishes, he had a low-profile funeral attended by family and friends, though hundreds of fans and well-wishers paid their respects in Canterbury. A memorial service was held in January 1995 at The Actors' Church in Covent Garden, with eulogies delivered by Christopher Lee, Kevin Francis, Ron Moody, and James Bree.