William Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616, which is believed to be his 52nd birthday. The exact date of his death is not definitively known but is assumed based on his burial record on April 25, 1616, at Holy Trinity Church in Stratford-upon-Avon, where he was buried. The cause of his death is unknown, though theories suggest he may have died of a fever or illness after a period of sickness. He signed his last will about a month before his death, indicating some awareness of his impending death. Shakespeare spent his final years living in Stratford-upon-Avon, where he died and was buried.