Current Status of Tab Hunter
Tab Hunter, the American actor and singer, is not alive. He died on July 8, 2018, at his home in Santa Barbara, California, at the age of 86. The cause of death was reported as a blood clot in his lung, a complication following surgery. His passing was widely reported by major outlets, and his official death record is part of the public domain. For details, see the New York Times obituary.
Public records from the California Department of Public Health confirm the date and location of death. His estate is managed through his trust, and his remains were handled privately in accordance with his family's wishes. No credible source has reported any subsequent revival or error in the public record. The Find a Grave memorial page lists his burial location and dates.
Tab Hunter's Career and Legacy
Hunter was a leading man in Hollywood during the 1950s and 1960s, starring in films such as "Battle Cry" and "The Burning Hills." He was named the top box-office draw in the United States in 1957 by the Quigley Exhibitors' Poll, a major industry ranking. He also had a music career, with the hit single "Young Love" reaching number one on the Billboard chart. His legacy is documented in film history resources and studio archives.
His autobiography, "Tab Hunter Confidential," published in 2005, detailed his life in Hollywood and his personal experiences. The book was later adapted into a documentary film that explored his career and the pressures of fame. His work remains cited in film studies, and his image is managed by his estate for licensing and archival purposes. The Internet Movie Database page lists his complete filmography.
Tab Hunter's Net Worth and Estate
At the time of his death, Tab Hunter's estimated net worth was around $100 million, accumulated through his acting career, investments, and real estate holdings. His estate includes properties in California and intellectual property rights related to his name and likeness. The management of his wealth falls under the trust established by his family, with no public indication of major corporate holdings or public company investments.
His estate continues to earn royalties from his film and music catalog. The value of his estate is not publicly traded, and there are no SEC filings associated with his name as a public company. Financial details about the trust are not part of public disclosure, but his legacy is preserved through his body of work. For broader context on celebrity estates, see the Forbes article on celebrity estate management.