Diego Maradona died on November 25, 2020, from acute pulmonary edema secondary to congestive heart failure. He was 60 years old and died at his home in Buenos Aires while convalescing after brain surgery for a blood clot. His abdomen was reported to be extremely swollen, and no defibrillator was present at his home when he passed away. There has been a homicide trial involving eight medical professionals who cared for Maradona, with accusations of negligence and inadequate care that allegedly contributed to his death. The trial has highlighted that Maradona suffered a prolonged and agonizing period before dying, indicating that his critical condition should have been noticed and treated by his caregivers.
