 In , Elliott was a coach for the expansion Los Angeles Angels during their maiden AL campaign.Less than five years later, Elliott died at age 49 in San Diego after suffering a ruptured vein in his windpipe.He was survived by his wife, Skippy, two daughters, Judy Gale and Cheryl Townsend, and grandchildren Daren Klum, Chris Townsend and Bob Townsend.