His End
Even so, time eventually caught up with the groundbreaking actor. Congestive heart failure claimed Rogers’ life in 1998. He had such an impact on American pop culture that President Clinton paid him a personal visit. “Today, there will be a lot of sad and grateful Americans, particularly of my generation,” Clinton said.
His Legacy Goes On
As a result of Rogers’ long life, he left behind 15 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren, in addition to his six living children and wife. We had Roy Rogers Jr., Linda Lou Johnson, Cheryl Barnett, Dodie Sailors, Tom Fox and Marion Swift. The museum’s curator at the time was Roy Rogers Jr.