On August 17, 1979, he was admitted to Midway Hospital near his home in Los Angeles after a stroke; he died eight days later, on August 25. At the time of his death he had three grandchildren. Kenton was interred in the Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery, Los Angeles.Jones, Jack. "Stan Kenton, Innovative Band Leader, Dies At 67". Los Angeles Times. August 26, 1979. pp. 1
