What Killed Maradona? -: He was recovering at home after a successful operation to remove a subdural hematoma (a blood clot on the brain) performed just two weeks prior. Negligence and Legal Action : This was secondary to "exacerbated chronic heart failure with dilated cardiomyopathy," a condition where the heart's ability to pump blood is decreased. What Killed Maradona? : Fluid accumulated in his lungs, making it difficult to breathe. : He was recovering at home after a Diego Maradona died on November 25, 2020, at the age of 60. While the immediate medical cause of death was heart failure , his passing has been the subject of intensive legal and investigative scrutiny regarding potential medical negligence. Medical Cause of Death According to the official autopsy reports: Diego Maradona died on November 25, 2020, at the age of 60 Images of dead Maradona rock trial of medical team | National |