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Vincent van Gogh shoots himself and dies two days later.
Vincent van Gogh shot himself on July 27, 1890, and died two days later at age 37.
In late July 1890, the troubled Dutch Post-Impressionist artist Vincent van Gogh turned his pistol on himself in a wheat field near Auvers-sur-Oise. Suffering from mental illness and financial hardship, he sustained a gunshot wound and was taken to a local inn. Despite medical care, van Gogh succumbed to his injuries on July 29, leaving behind over 900 paintings. His death cemented the myth of the tortured artist and marked the end of a prolific but troubled career. Today, van Gogh's work is celebrated worldwide for its bold colors and emotive brushwork, and his life story continues to fascinate art lovers and scholars alike. This tragic event became a defining moment in art history, influencing narratives around artistic genius and mental health.
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