died of a pulmonary embolism on January 6, 1919, at the age of 60. He had been suffering from declining health in the months leading up to his death. Roosevelt's health had been deteriorating since his early 50s, and he had experienced several health problems, including heart issues and chronic bronchitis. On the morning of January 6, 1919, Roosevelt complained of breathing difficulties and chest pain. He collapsed at his home in Oyster Bay, New York, and died a few hours later. Autopsy results revealed that a blood clot had traveled to his lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism, which ultimately led to his death.