Charles Dickens died on June 9, 1870, from a stroke. His death occurred at Gad's Hill Place, his country home in Kent, England. There have been various theories and speculations about the cause of his stroke, but it is generally attributed to a combination of factors, including a history of minor strokes, high blood pressure, and possibly a recent mild stroke or heart attack. The specifics of his death remain a subject of historical interest and discussion among scholars.