Death and state funeral of Hafez al-Assad
| Date | 13 June 2000 |
|---|---|
| Location | Damascus, Syria |
| Participants | Syrian officials and dignitaries from foreign countries |
Hafez al-Assad, the 18th president of Syria, died in office on 10 June 2000 at the age of 69. His funeral was held three days later, with his son Bashar succeeding him as president.