2001. His companion was Nancy Pendleton and he had two daughters. A documentary was made about the suspicious circumstances of his death, which included interviews with his children. Filmography Film Television TV movies References External links Recollections and unique stills from "The Return of the Seven" directed by Burt Kennedy Sean Axmaker, 'Burt Kennedy: Writing Broadway in Arizona', The Parallax View, 6 November, 2008 1922 births 2001 deaths Film producers from Michigan United States Army personnel of World War II American male screenwriters American television directors People from Muskegon, Michigan Western (genre) film directors Film directors from Michigan Burials at Arlington National Cemetery Recipients of the Silver Star Screenwriters from Michigan 20th-century American male writers 20th-century American screenwriters United States Army officers Military personnel from Michigan Deaths from cancer in California