Later Career and Death
Throughout his life, Flynn retained a strong connection to his hometown; and from 1969 to the year of his death, he was involved in northeastern Ohio's Kenley Players. He would often return to Youngstown to visit family residing on Elm Street, on the city's north side. In recognition of his contributions to the broadcasting field, Flynn became the ninth recipient of the Ohio Association of Broadcasters Award.
In the early 1970s, Flynn spearheaded a movement on behalf of the Screen Actors Guild for more equitable distribution of TV residual payments.
He made a dozen appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson from 1972-73. Flynn was a guest panelist on the hit game show series, Match Game '74, on January 17, 1974, in what was his final television appearance. Shortly after completing voice-over work for The Rescuers (released in 1977), 49-year-old Flynn was discovered by family members in the swimming pool of his Beverly Hills home, the victim of an apparent drowning accident on July 19, 1974. Although some celebrity friends expressed concern about the circumstances surrounding Flynn's death, authorities found no evidence of foul play. Some believe Flynn suffered a heart attack while swimming.
He is interred in Culver City's Holy Cross Cemetery.
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