Billie died of liver cancer that was caused by years of heavy drinking and exposure to vinyl chloride at his job in a plastic manufacturing plant. He ignored the health risks of his behaviors, believing he was invincible, until he began experiencing severe abdominal pain, muscle loss, and jaundice from his cancer. Had Billie taken better care of his health by addressing his drinking and workplace risks, he may have avoided cancer and been able to continue raising his daughter.