of 54. The cause of death on the death certificate was stated as meningoencephalitis or "inflammation of the brain." Upon his death, his titles became extinct. At the time of his death, The News of the World identified a man "listed as authorizing cremation of Avon’s body as an antiques dealer who lived with Avon in Holland Park." The character of Peter Morton in the 1992 film Peter's Friends is said to have been partly inspired by Lord Avon. Arms References External links 1930 births 1985 deaths King's Royal Rifle Corps officers Queen Victoria's Rifles officers People educated at Eton College Politicians from London Officers of the Order of the British Empire Children of prime ministers of the United Kingdom Conservative Party (UK) Baronesses- and Lords-in-Waiting Earls of Avon LGBT peers Gay politicians English LGBT politicians AIDS-related deaths in England LGBT military personnel 20th-century LGBT people People educated at Ludgrove School Deputy Lieutenants of Greater London