DARRELL WINFIELD – UNDISCLOSED CAUSE OF DEATH

Darrell Winfield was considered one of the most iconic commercial models of all time. For those who have seen the famous cowboy in cigarette ads, you will instantly remember him. Winfield was popularly known as “The Marlboro Man,” which became the trademark of the brand. Winfield held this spot for almost two decades. Did you know that he’s a real life cowboy, too? Winfield actually owned a Wyoming ranch, where he was discovered by the executives from Leo Burnett Worldwide.

They visited his place, and decided that he was the perfect model for their next campaign. From then on out, Winfield became the face of the brand for two whole decades. Although his face became a familiar sight to everyone in the world, Darrell’s life remained basically the same in his ranch in Wyoming. On January 12, 2015, he passed away on his farm at the age of 85. During the same year, he was given credit with his induction to Wyoming Cowboy Hall of Fame.