Brigham Young, a pivotal figure in American religious and political history, passed away in Salt Lake City on August 29, 1877, at the age of 76. His death was attributed to cholera morbus and inflammation of the bowels, with peritonitis from a ruptured appendix believed to be the ultimate cause. His final words were reportedly "Joseph! Joseph! Joseph!"
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