But since his death in 1976 at the age of fifty-four, his high reputation has faded somewhat from view.
Although the reputation and demand for the pieces faded after the 1940's, some designs continued to be made until the 1960's.
Especially for Nelson, whose reputation as a players' coach fades with each passing feud.
Ms. Paddleford died in 1967, and her reputation gradually faded after that.
During the time of (and partly due to) the German student movement, his reputation faded almost entirely.
But gradually over the second half of the 20th century its reputation as a germinative force faded.
Unable to sustain its previous success, the program's reputation faded; the school finally closed the program in 1933.
Some authors' reputations fade because they were never deserved in the first place.
By the time he returned to Britain in 1973, his reputation had faded.
Johnson's reputation, however, has faded since his death in 1955.