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He committed suicide at the age of 44 by shooting himself in the heart in Angeles National Forest in 1993.

This is a story with a sad ending. I wonder why he did it?

Vietnam Vet, quit his job as a truck driver to be a motivational speaker which didn't work out, girlfriend of 15 years left him, only part-time employed as a security guard.

Looks like it was the 'Nam.