Susan Sontag died in New York City from complications of acute myelogenous leukemia.
Susan Sontag passed away on December 28, 2004, in New York City at the age of 71. Her death from complications of acute myelogenous leukemia marked the end of a remarkable life dedicated to exploring the intersection of cultural criticism and literature. Sontag's contributions to public discourse and her incisive examination of sociopolitical issues left a lasting legacy on American literature and intellectual thought, influencing writers and thinkers globally.