Elinor Ostrom died of pancreatic cancer in Bloomington, Indiana.
Elinor Ostrom passed away on June 12, 2012 in Bloomington, Indiana, succumbing to pancreatic cancer after a brief illness. Her death marked the end of a remarkable life dedicated to challenging economic and political orthodoxies, particularly through her work on governing common resources. The legacy she left behind continues to influence scholars and policymakers across the globe, ensuring that her innovative approaches to economic governance and institutional analysis will endure for generations to come.