Would Conan have been as big in the 70's without Frazetta's prolific covers? Would Molly Hatchet be remembered if it weren't for the infamous 'Death Dealer' on the album cover? Would I love Fire and Ice as much? I say nay to all three!
At least his death came quickly...a stroke after dinner with his daughters followed by a very short time in the hospital. Not ideal (death rarely is), but it could have gone worse.