His companion , Tina Mayfield , stated that the causes of death were complications from kidney disease , diabetes , and congestive heart failure .
A resident of Los Angeles , Fulson died in Long Beach , California , in March 1999 , at the age of 77 .
Fulson 's companion , Tina Mayfield , stated that the causes of death were complications from kidney disease , diabetes , and congestive heart failure .
A resident of Los Angeles , Fulson died in Long Beach , California , in March 1999 , at the age of 77 .