With age, Albert became even more secluded and tended to spend a lot of time alone, aside from public appearances. He had actually been preparing a speech he would be giving to honor the anniversary of Israel when he had an aneurism (Albert Einstein Biography biography.com). Surgery was the only option for Albert Einstein to save his life, but he surprisingly refused. He believed he had accomplished all he had wanted in life and it was his time to go. He passed away on April 18, 1955, living to be 76 years old. After his passing, without the permission of his family, the doctors removed his brain to be studied (Santoso, neatorama.com). His brain can still be found at Princeton University Medical
With age, Albert became even more secluded and tended to spend a lot of time alone, aside from public appearances. He had actually been preparing a speech he would be giving to honor the anniversary of Israel when he had an aneurism (Albert Einstein Biography biography.com). Surgery was the only option for Albert Einstein to save his life, but he surprisingly refused. He believed he had accomplished all he had wanted in life and it was his time to go. He passed away on April 18, 1955, living to be 76 years old. After his passing, without the permission of his family, the doctors removed his brain to be studied (Santoso, neatorama.com). His brain can still be found at Princeton University Medical