William “Bill” Elwell, the humorous and occasionally ornery owner of a legendary burger shack in the San Fernando Valley, has died at 98, prompting an outpouring of admiration and memories ...

Burger man, 98, presided over the grill in Van Nuys for 60 years. Columnist David Allen fondly recalls a meal there. Also: He roots for his hometown Cardinals at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday.

Bill Elwell, the colorful owner-operator of Van Nuys burger stand Bill’s Burgers, has died at the age of 98. The burger cook maintained his stand for 60 years, sometimes alongside multiple exes ...