Death
Hackett died on June 30, 2003, at his beach house in Malibu, California, at the age of 78. His son, Sandy Hackett, said his father had been suffering from diabetes for several years which was aggravated by his obesity. His son Sandy also said he suffered a stroke nearly a week before his death which may have contributed to his death. His remains were cremated two days after his death on July 2, 2003, and his ashes were given to family and friends.
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