Helen Brooke Taussig passed away on May 20, 1986, near her home in Pennsylvania.
On May 20, 1986, Helen B. Taussig died following injuries sustained in an automobile accident near her home in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Her death marked the end of an era in medical innovation. Having dedicated her life to advancing pediatric cardiology, she left behind a legacy that transformed the way congenital heart defects were understood and treated. Her pioneering efforts and achievements resonate in the continued progress and successes within medical fields she so passionately advanced.