He was not in pain, and was surrounded by loving family, his family said in a statement.
The film was nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
Ellberg attended the films premiere in Washington, D.C.
Daniel Ellsberg, left, testifies as leadoff witness at second day of the three day conference sponsored by 17 antiwar congressman, an event spurred by the publication of the Pentagon Papers.Getty
So I had already arranged that by the phone.
And I transferred my documents to Howard that night before we saw the movie.
It was in support of national security and not against it.
Apparently a security alarm had been triggered, but the cops left them alone.
Ellsberg surrendered to authorities, and faced charges under the Espionage Act of 1917.
He said that the period was tough on his children.
In 2003, FX producedThe Pentagon Papersdirected by Rod Holcomb and executive produced by Joshua D. Maurer.
James Spader was cast as Ellsberg.
PBS airedThe Pentagon Papers, Daniel Ellsberg and The Timesin 2010.
Ted Johnson contributed to this report.
