Truman Capote and Tom Hollander as Truman Capote on Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans.Photo:Frank Carroll/NBCU Photo Bank, FX
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The story ofTruman Capoteis concluding with theFeud: Capote vs. The Swansfinale.
Though hisnovelAnswered Prayerswas “fictionalized,” it included many striking secrets about his friends, including infidelity andmurder accusations.
As shown on the series, Capote died in 1984, about nine years after excerpts ofAnswered Prayerswere published. The remainder of the novel, titledAnswered Prayers: The Unfinished Novel, was published in 1986 in the U.K. after his death and in 1987 in the U.S.
Here’s everything to know about Capote’s death.
How did Truman Capote die?
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Coroner’s officials clarified to the publication that his death was not from a drug overdose, though he did have several drugs in his system.
‘‘He essentially died from natural causes,’’ coroner’s spokesman Bill Gold toldThe New York Times. ‘‘Toxicological findings in the case showed that Mr. Capote had consumed only prescribed medications for sleep, anxiety, leg pains and epileptic seizures.”
“No alcohol was detected,” Gold added. “The drug levels, although contributory, were not lethal and indicated regular usage in accordance with his past medical history. Had he not had the health problems, the medications would not have been a contributory problem.’’
Toxicological tests found barbiturates, Valium, anti-seizure drugs and painkillers in his system. All of them were “medicines prescribed for the novelist,” per the publication.
When did Truman Capote die?
Capote died on Aug. 25, 1984.
Where did Truman Capote die?
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He died in Bel Air, Los Angeles at the home of Joanne Carson, the ex-wife ofJohnny Carson. The two had become close friends following Joanne’s divorce from Johnny in 1972 and Capote began staying at her home as a guest a few days before his death.
How old was Truman Capote when he died?
Capote was 59 years old when he died. His death occurred about one month before his 60th birthday on Sept. 30.
What were Truman Capote’s final words?
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In episode 7 ofFeud: Capote vs. The Swans, Capote hallucinates seeing Babe Paley, who died from lung cancer on July 6, 1978, before uttering his final words, “Beautiful Babe.”
Where is Truman Capote buried?
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In 1988, Capote’s ashes were stolen during a Halloween party at Joanne’s home, though they were returned shortly after.
source: people.com
