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Death and tributes. Kroc died of heart failure at an hospital in San Diego, California on 14 January, 1984 at age 81. Upon his passing, his wife Joan inherited his fortune, was estimated at $500 million. By the time of Kroc's death, McDonald's had 7,500 locations in 31 countries and was worth $8 billion.
Rodney King: Details emerge about his death in swimming pool. Details began to emerge Sunday about the death of Rodney King, a key figure in the 1992 Los Angeles riots. He was 47 and died at his Rialto home. Kingâs fiancÃ©e called 911 about 5:25 a.m. and said she found King at the bottom of his pool, Sgt. Paul Stella said.