Franklin D. Roosevelt died on April 12, 1945, from a massive cerebral hemorrhage (stroke) while sitting for a portrait at his retreat in Warm Springs, Georgia. He suddenly complained of a severe headache, collapsed, and never regained consciousness, passing away at 3:35 p.m. at the age of 63
. His health had been in decline for some time, with heart ailments, high blood pressure, and bronchitis contributing to his condition
. Roosevelt's death stunned the nation and the world, and Vice President Harry Truman was sworn in as president the same day
. Roosevelt was buried in his hometown of Hyde Park, New York
