Later Life
Following his disappointment at the failure of the Iranian operation, Beckwith retired from the Army. He started a consulting firm and wrote a book about Delta Force. He died at his home of natural causes.
Charles Beckwith was married to Katherine Beckwith, and they had three daughters.
Charles Beckwith's remains are interred in the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas.
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