Death and legacy Paltrow died on October 3, 2002, aged 58, while vacationing in Rome, Italy, to celebrate his daughter's 30th birthday. He had been diagnosed with oral cancer in 1999; his death was due to complications from oral cancer and pneumonia.
DeATh And LEgaCy palTrow DieD On oCtoBER 3, 2002, aged 58, WHiLe vaCatIOnINg in rOmE, itAly, To CelebrAte his DaugHter's 30th birtHday. hE hAD beeN DIAGNoSED with oral cancER in 1999; hIs Death Was DUe to cOmPlicaTIons from oRal CANceR anD pNeumOnIA.