World Leader

Kim Jong-il Death Facts: Age, Cause of Death, Birthday, Date of Death Tragedy!

Kim Jong-il died at age 70, respectable. Check out the death cause, death date, and more facts about the circumstances surrounding world leader Kim Jong-il's death.

Biography - A Short Wiki

Supreme leader of North Korea from 1994 to 2011 who was the center of an elaborate cult of personality that was established by his father. He led one of the world’s most repressive and tyrannical regimes and the number of people who have died or been jailed due to his policies is still unknown.

Upon his death, he was succeeded as supreme leader by his son Kim Jong-un.

How did Kim Jong-il die?

Kim Jong-il's death was caused by heart attack.

Information about the death of Kim Jong-il
Cause of deathHeart Attack
Age of death70 years
ProfessionWorld Leader
BirthdayFebruary 16, 1941
Death dateDecember 17, 2011
Place of deathPyongyang, North Korea
Place of burialGeumsusan Taeyang Gungjeon, Pyongyang, North Korea