#38: Lauren Bacall, Katharine Hepburn, and Hollywood Colleagues Publicly Mourn Him
After his death in January 1957, his wife Lauren Bacall spoke about the loss of her husband and the impact it had on their family. Friends and colleagues in the film industry also reflected on the influence he had during his long career in Hollywood.

Actress Katharine Hepburn, who had starred with him in The African Queen, remembered working with him during the production of the film. Many actors and filmmakers described him as a defining presence in American cinema whose performances had shaped the style of numerous films.
