Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Myanmar Acting President Myint Swe Dies at 74
Myint Swe, the person in charge of Myanmar after the military took over, has died.
He took over after the elected leaders were removed in 2021.
He was sick for a while with problems in his brain.
The military is planning a special funeral for him.
Before becoming president, he was involved in the military and held other important positions.
He had been on medical leave, with other people taking over his work.
Myint Swe, Myanmar's acting president, died at 74.
He assumed the role after the 2021 military coup.
He had been on medical leave for over a year, with Min Aung Hlaing handling duties.
Myint Swe suffered from neurological and neurodegenerative disorders.
His funeral will be held with state honors.
- Who
- Myint Swe, Myanmar’s acting president
- What
- Myint Swe, Myanmar’s acting president, died.
- When
- Thursday morning
- Where
- Myanmar, Naypyitaw
- Why
- Prolonged illness caused by neurological and neurodegenerative disorders
- Deceased
- Myint Swe
- Position
- Acting President of Myanmar
- Age
- 74
- Death Date
- Thursday morning
- Cause of Death
- Prolonged illness (neurological and neurodegenerative disorders)
- Successor
- Min Aung Hlaing (acting)
- Military Involvement
- Former general
