Frida Kahlo was 47 years old when she died on July 13, 1954.

Additional Details About Her Death

• The official cause of death was reported as a pulmonary embolism.
• There is some speculation and conspiracy theories suggesting she may have died by suicide or overdose, as no autopsy was performed.
• She had been suffering from severe health issues, including an amputation of her right leg due to gangrene, chronic pain, and depression.
• She remained politically active until shortly before her death, attending a rally in her wheelchair days prior.