Caniff was well aware of Russhon's fondness for the dessert. though the ice cream cone was fashioned after Charles's addiction to chocolate ice cream, but Caniff decided that 'Vanilla,' with the dangling vowel sounded more ominous. He died at his Manhattan home on Saturday June 26, 1982, aged 71, and was survived by his wife Claire, and a son, Christian, both of New York City. Filmography Thunderball (1965) - Air Force Officer (uncredited) References External links Photographers from New York City 1911 births 1982 deaths Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom) United States Air Force officers United States Army Air Forces officers