He died of cancer. he actually lost his eyes to a cancer sickness when he was 1. His whole life he has been dealing with cancer.
LOL, anyone remember the movie Roadhouse from the late 80s with Patrick Swayze? Jeff Healey was the house band at the bar in that movie and had a small acting role as Patrick's long lost buddy. Cheeeesy movie, but he played some good music in it.
Probably not only one of the best Canadian guitarist, but one of the world's best. Rock, jazz, blues, ...he did it all.