Martin Luther died on February 18, 1546, at the age of 62. The cause of his death is generally assumed to be a cardiac infarct (heart attack) or a stroke of paralysis. In the days leading up to his death, Luther suffered from severe chest pains and multiple heart attacks, which worsened despite medical treatments
. Luther had traveled to his hometown of Eisleben to mediate an inheritance dispute. After the dispute was resolved on February 17, 1546, his chest pain intensified. He spent his last hours praying and affirming his faith in Christ, surrounded by friends and family, including his son Paul Luther and the theologian Justus Jonas
. There were rumors and Catholic pamphlets after his death alleging he died from alcohol abuse or even suicide, but these claims are not supported by credible evidence. Instead, eyewitness accounts describe a peaceful death in which Luther confessed his faith and faced death with composure
. In summary, Martin Luther died peacefully from natural causes related to heart problems, likely a heart attack or stroke, while on a mission in Eisleben
