He died on May 9 , 2012 at his home in Bel Air , Los Angeles .
In June 2011 it was reported that Sassoon had been diagnosed with leukemia two years earlier .
Sassoon died on May 9 , 2012 at Sassoon 's home in Bel Air , Los Angeles .
In June 2011 it was reported that Sassoon had been diagnosed with leukemia two years earlier .