William Clark Gable, "King of Hollywood," passed away on November 16, 1960, at the age of 59, from a heart attack at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center in Los Angeles. He was born on February 1, 1901, in Cadiz, Ohio. His distinguished career spanned 37 years, earning him an Academy Award and two additional nominations, and a permanent place as one of classical Hollywood cinema's greatest male screen legends. He was a veteran of World War II, having served as a Major in the United States Army Air Forces. He is survived by his wife, Kay Spreckels Gable, and his son, John Clark Gable, born posthumously.