Carrie Chapman Catt died of a heart attack on March 9, 1947, in New Rochelle, New York.
On March 9, 1947, Carrie Chapman Catt died at her home in New Rochelle, New York, at the age of 88. Her death marked the end of a significant chapter in the struggle for women’s rights and suffrage in the United States. A heart attack claimed the life of this revolutionary leader, closing a career defined by dedication to enfranchising women and advocating for world peace.