The director swore at me. Already uneasy. First and probably last encounter. Once more, Eastwood fretted.
According to Patrick McGilligan’s “Clint: The Life and Legend,” Clint Eastwood was concerned about his bronchial ailment during the 1970s production of “Joe Kidd.
” Clint believed that “he was dying” when things became bad. It was tragic when Clint Eastwood’s father had a heart attack in 1970. Clint Sr.
never went downstairs in July 1970 to get ready for a round of golf, according to “Clint: The Life and Legend” by Patrick McGilligan. Ruth found out about his passing. Her hubby, 64, passed away.
This news was more difficult to absorb since Eastwood’s grandpa lived to be ninety-nine. With his father’s passing, Clint developed a strong commitment to diet and exercise.
According to film producer Fritz Manes, Eastwood was taken aback and confused by his father’s passing. He pondered,
