Actor-director John Derek, husband of Bo, dies at 71

John Derek, the actor-director reputed to have been the force behind the meteoric career of his wife, Bo Derek, died Friday. He was 71.

With family members present, Derek died at 12:45 p.m., said Marian Medical Center spokeswoman Stephanie Grogan.Derek, who had a history of heart trouble, was found unconscious at his Santa Ynez Valley home Wednesday afternoon and underwent lengthy heart surgery.