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George VI. Health and Later Life
Health and Later Life
This timeline focuses on the health issues and later life of George VI.
Later years of his reign
Health Decline
George VI suffered from smoking-related health problems, including a lung operation.
1948
Post-War Health Strains
The strain of the war and post-war tensions took a significant toll on the King's health.
February 6, 1952
Death
King George VI died at Sandringham House due to a coronary thrombosis.
