In 1924, Cook became ill with glanders and died.

Having battled with diabetes for two decades, Cook died on 12 August 1984.

Cook failed to provide documented proof, and later died in prison after being convicted for mail fraud.

Cook died at his home in Atlanta on January 13, 2013, due to complications from heart failure.

Cook died of cancer in 1931, aged 47.

Cook died on April 11, 2008 at the age of 72.

Cook died of a heart attack on 17 August 1990 in Los Angeles.

Cook died on the night of July 3, 2008, after a long illness.

Cook died in February 2002 after a brief illness.

Cook died in 1950, causing his district to become vacant.