Pablo Picasso died on April 8, 1973, at the age of 91. He was married to Jacqueline Roque at the time of his death.
They had been married for 12 years, having wed in 1961. Jacqueline was Picasso's second wife, and they met in 1953, when she was working as a gallery assistant.
Jacqueline Roque remained a constant presence in Picasso's life until his death. She continued to live in the French town of Mougins, where they had resided together, and she dedicated her life to preserving his legacy.
