Editing Bernard "Bernie" Cornfeld (section)

==Later Life and Ventures==
After his release, Cornfeld returned to Beverly Hills, California, living modestly compared to his IOS heyday. He attempted to rebuild his fortune through ventures like Grayhall, a real estate and film production company, but none matched IOS’s scale. In the 1980s, he invested in European health spas and biotech startups, often facing legal battles over unpaid debts. Cornfeld maintained a playboy image, living with multiple girlfriends in a Beverly Hills mansion, but struggled financially, per The Telegraph (1995). In 1994, he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, which weakened his health.

Cornfeld died of a heart attack on February 27, 1995, in London, England, at age 67, while visiting his companion Catherine D’Amico. He was survived by D’Amico and an adopted daughter, Jessica Cornfeld, from a previous relationship with Lorna St. Aubyn. His estate, valued at less than $100,000, reflected his diminished wealth, per The Independent. A memorial service in London drew former IOS colleagues, underscoring his lasting, if controversial, influence.