Diagnosed with cancer in 1979, McQueen died on November 7, 1980, in Mexico.Click to see full answer. Similarly, you may ask, what was the cause of death for Steve McQueen? Cardiac arrest Secondly, what was Steve McQueen worth when he died? Steve McQueen Net Worth: $30 Million Date of Birth: Mar 24, 1930 – Nov 7, 1980 (50 years old) Gender: Male Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.77 m) Profession: Actor, Film Producer Also to know, how old was Steve McQueen when he passed away? 50 years (1930–1980) What year did Terry McQueen die? March 19, 1998