According toThe Washington Post,the actor suffered from complications after an accidental fall.
His wife,Elaine Taylor Plummer, was by his side at the time.
It was said inDeadlinethat Elaine Tayor was not only his wife, but his best friend for 53 years.

His first marriage was with actorTammy Grimesin 1956.
Plummer’s next marriage toPatricia Lewiswould also not work out.
The two married in 1962, but went their separate ways just five years later in 1967.

And it was his “graceful angel” who stuck by his side till the very end.