What happened to president zachery taylor?

President Zachary Taylor, the 12th President of the United States, died on July 9, 1850, just 16 months into his term. His death was attributed to acute gastroenteritis, likely caused by something he ate at a Fourth of July celebration. Some speculated foul play due to the political tensions of the time, but a later analysis of his remains ruled out poisoning. Taylor’s death led to Millard Fillmore assuming the presidency.