Stone dies at age 73 in Washington, D.C., while serving as Chief Justice.
On April 22, 1946, Harlan Fiske Stone passed away at the age of 73 in Washington, D.C. His death occurred following a cerebral hemorrhage while he was presiding over a Supreme Court session. Stone's passing marked the end of an era for the Supreme Court, reflecting on a legacy of dedication to judicial independence and legal reform.