From alcoholism to assassination: How every US President died
The White House has seen many tragedies over the years
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Since the death of George Washington on December 14, 1799, the United States has lost 39 of its presidents. Although the exact causes of death are not clear for all of them, it is certain that some of them met unnatural, painful ends. The oldest president to pass away was George H. W. Bush at the ripe old age of 94, while the life of the youngest, John F. Kennedy, ended tragically at the age of 46.
This gallery gives an insight into the different circumstances surrounding the death of each American president, from assassinations to heart attacks and more.
Click through to find out how each US president died.
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