Mao Zedong's last days.

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Mao Zedong's last days were marked by rapidly deteriorating health, and he died on September 9, 1976 .

He suffered his third heart attack on September 2, which left him in a coma, and life support was disconnected on September 8. His death was announced the next day after his health failed despite medical efforts. His last public appearance was in May 1976.

Health decline: In the years leading up to his death, Mao's health declined significantly, a fact kept secret from the public. He suffered from Parkinson's disease, and had increasing difficulty speaking and walking. He had three heart attacks in 1976.

Final days: After a more severe heart attack on September 2, 1976, he fell into a coma and was put on life support. His organs failed, and Chinese officials decided to disconnect the life support machines at midnight on September 8. He died at 12:10 a.m. on September 9, 1976.

Last public appearance: Mao's last public appearance was on May 27, 1976, when he met with the visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. The photos from this meeting made his frailty clear.

Aftermath: Mao's death was announced on September 9, 1976. His body lay in state for a week before a funeral ceremony on September 18. His death was followed by a period of political uncertainty, but it ultimately led to the downfall of the Gang of Four and the rise of Deng Xiaoping. Death and state funeral of Mao Zedong - Wikipedia

Mao's last public appearance — and the last known photograph of him alive — was on 27 May 1976. Frail and barely able to speak or ... Wikipedia end