Margaret Thatcher died on April 8th, 2013. She was 87 years old.
Margaret Thatcher was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and served from 1979 to 1990. She was a controversial figure and a divisive leader, but is credited with overseeing a period of economic growth and modernizing the country. She was also a strong advocate for free-market economics and privatization. After leaving office, she remained active in public life and was a member of the House of Lords until her death in 2013.