Biography The Last Day of John Denver Pop music superstar John Denver died in a plane crash in his early 50s when his plane ran out of fuel and he couldn’t reach the reserve tank to flip it on. This is a documentary about his last day of life. Share This Previous ArticleBob Mould: Circle of Friends Next ArticleANNE FRANK REMEMBERED: Oscar-Winning Doc Brings Anne and Nazi Regime to Life May 21, 2013