Final Years and Declining Health
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What happened
In 1936, Lovecraft's health began to decline significantly due to cancer, which would ultimately lead to his death in 1937. During this time, he continued to write and correspond with fellow writers, despite his deteriorating condition.
Literary impact
These final years were marked by a sense of urgency in Lovecraft's writing, as he sought to leave a lasting impact on the literary world. His struggles with illness influenced the themes of mortality and existential dread in his later works, adding depth to his already rich body of literature.
Source: Wikipedia
