 Throughout the early- to mid-1960s, Fagerquist's solos could be heard on the recordings of Pete Rugolo, Frank Comstock, Nelson Riddle, Billy May, Paul Weston, Si Zentner, Dean Martin and many others.By 1966, health issues forced Fagerquist to withdraw from studio recording altogether.He died from kidney disease at his home in Canoga Park, California, at the age of 46.