President Franklin D. Roosevelt died on April 12, 1945, at 3:35 p.m. from a massive cerebral hemorrhage (stroke) while sitting for a portrait at his retreat, the Little White House in Warm Springs, Georgia. He experienced a sudden, severe headache, fainted, and never regained consciousness before his death. Roosevelt was 63 years old at the time and had been dealing with declining health, including heart issues and high blood pressure. His death came unexpectedly and stunned the nation, occurring just as victory in World War II seemed near. Vice President Harry Truman was sworn in as President the same day.